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Avène Avene Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50

SPF 50 as labeled

U.S. formulation · record last retrieved 27 July 2026

What is listed

The ingredient declaration stored for this formulation, reproduced exactly as it was recorded from the source below.

Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Jojoba Esters, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Shea Butter Ethyl Esters, Tridecyl Salicylate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Methylpropanediol, Silica, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Lecithin, Phenylpropanol, Tocopherol

17 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

What each ingredient generally does

Each entry that matched a canonical ingredient, with the function recorded for it. These notes describe the role an ingredient plays in a formulation. They do not assess an ingredient.

  • Zinc Oxide

    Bulking agent (adds volume)Colorant (adds colour)Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

    A mineral UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, the core sun-protection job in this product. It also helps protect the skin surface and can add whiteness or opacity. On some labels it appears as CI 77947 when used for colour.

  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    A light oil used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and as an occlusive that forms a layer helping hold in moisture. It can also add a bit of scent.

  • Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

    Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a wax from sunflower seeds, used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

    listed as “Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax”

  • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    This is a lightweight oily ingredient that softens and smooths the skin. It also helps keep the product fresh by limiting microbe growth.

  • Jojoba Esters

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Moisturising (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient that softens and smooths, adds moisture, and has a soothing effect. In practice it helps the product feel comfortable and keeps skin from feeling dry.

  • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    An emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. In practice it gives the product a lighter, easier-to-spread texture.

  • Shea Butter Ethyl Esters

    Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Shea Butter Ethyl Esters is a skin-conditioning emollient. It softens and smooths skin feel, giving the product a lighter, glidier texture.

  • Tridecyl Salicylate

    Antistatic (reduces static)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A skin-conditioning ingredient that leaves skin feeling smooth. It also has antistatic properties, cutting down static cling.

  • Euphorbia Cerifera Cera

    Astringent (CosIng functional class)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    A wax, also known as candelilla wax, that thickens the product and forms a film on the skin. It helps keep the mix stable, conditions the skin, and adjusts how thick the product is.

    listed as “Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax”

  • Methylpropanediol

    Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    This is a solvent. It dissolves other ingredients so they blend into one liquid mixture.

  • Silica

    Abrasive (physically scrubs)Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Anticaking (keeps powder free-flowing)Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

    Silica is a fine mineral powder that soaks up excess moisture and oil, and adjusts how thick the product feels. It keeps powders from clumping, adds bulk, and can make a formula look more opaque. Its chemical name is silicon dioxide.

  • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate

    Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    A multi-tasker that helps oil and water mix, keeps that blend stable, and lifts away dirt and oil. This means it holds the water and oil parts together and can help clean.

  • Allantoin

    otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)

    Allantoin is a skin-conditioning and skin-protecting ingredient with a soothing role. It helps keep skin feeling smooth and comfortable and forms a protective feel on the surface.

  • Caprylyl Glycol

    Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    A multi-tasker that conditions skin and hair and acts as a deodorant. As an emollient it softens and smooths, leaving skin feeling conditioned.

  • Lecithin

    Antistatic (reduces static)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

    Lecithin helps oil and water mix and softens skin feel. That keeps the water and oil parts blended and smooths the skin, and it also reduces static. It shows up on labels simply as Lecithin.

  • Phenylpropanol

    Fragrance ingredient (scent)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

    This ingredient adds fragrance and also works as a solvent, dissolving other ingredients so they blend evenly. In practice it lends scent and helps keep the formula uniform.

  • Tocopherol

    Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

    Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from going off. It also conditions skin and forms a thin surface layer that slows moisture loss. You may see it listed simply as vitamin E.

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Source quality

Source
DailyMed drug label
Source record
https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1368482f-3a72-ffa9-e063-6394a90a603e
Retrieved
27 July 2026
Market
United States
Formulation date
Not recorded
Version
v2 of this U.S. formulation
Verification confidence
High
Entries recorded
17
Record checksum
sha256:84043de1bfe9a8317352b5e1e045b5f7f0825e3edeb40d29e8b3d716ee8aa6df

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