Avène Sun Very High Protection Fluid SPF50+ is a facial sunscreen for normal to combination skin that mattifies the skin and soothes irritations.
Avène Sun Very High Protection Fluid SPF50+ is a lightweight sunscreen for normal to combination skin that is highly sensitive to the sun. This formula, enriched with the antioxidant properties of Pre-Tocopheryl and the soothing qualities of Avène Thermal Spring Water, offers very high factor UVA/UVB protection without leaving behind a greasy finish. The skin feels dry to touch, all the while remaining perfectly protected from sun-caused damage throughout the day.
Use Avène Sun Very High Protection Fluid SPF50+ as part of your daily skincare routine or right before sun exposure. Apply a generous amount on the skin of your face, neck and décolleté. Reapply frequently for maximum protection, especially after showering, swimming or towel drying.
In this section we answer frequently asked questions about Avène Sun Very High Protection Fluid SPF50+
Sunscreen gets its protective power from ingredients called sun filters, which fall into two groups. "Mineral" is the common name for inorganic filters, of which there are only two: zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. "Chemical" is the common name for organic filters, which are carbon-based compounds and cover multiple different ingredients. A mineral sunscreen uses only inorganic filters, a chemical sunscreen uses only organic filters, and a sunscreen that combines both is known as a hybrid.
Both types of filters mainly protect the skin by absorbing UV radiation. Mineral filters, along with a few organic ones, also reflect a small portion of it.
SPF measures protection against UVB radiation. In the EU, the highest SPF on a cosmetic sunscreen label is SPF50+, which corresponds to the "very high protection" category and is used when the measured SPF is 60 or higher.
Some sunscreens, usually designed for specific skin conditions, are classified as medical devices rather than cosmetics, and these can show higher values, such as SPF100.