Avène Avene Multi-Defense Fluid

30 entries · the stored declaration is recorded as complete.

• 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.

  listed as “Medium-Chain Triglycerides”

• Propanediol

  Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A solvent that dissolves other ingredients and helps them blend evenly. It also adjusts the thickness of the formula.

• 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.

• 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.

• Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

  Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)other

  This is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula.

• 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.

• Nylon-12

  Bulking agent (adds volume)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A fine powder that adds bulk and adjusts the product's thickness. It also makes the formula more opaque, so it looks less clear. In practice, it can give a smooth, powdery feel.

• Niacinamide

  otherSmoothing (CosIng functional class)

  An ingredient that smooths the skin's surface. In practice, it helps the product leave skin feeling even.

• 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.

  listed as “Silicon Dioxide”

• 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.

• Stearalkonium Hectorite

  Gel forming (sets the formula into a gel)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A gel former and thickener that adjusts how thick the product is. It helps give the formula body and a stable, spreadable texture.

• Water

  Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  The base liquid that most of the other ingredients dissolve or spread into. It carries the formula and helps condition the skin surface.

• 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.

  listed as “Jojoba Oil, Randomized”

• 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.

• Glycerin

  Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  Glycerin draws in and holds moisture while conditioning and protecting skin. It also dissolves other ingredients, adjusts thickness, and can add scent. On labels it may appear as glycerol.

• Sodium Chloride

  Bulking agent (adds volume)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Oral care (CosIng functional class)otherViscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  Common table salt, used here mainly to adjust the thickness of the formula. It can also act as a bulking agent to add body, and shows up in oral care products. On labels it's simply salt.

• Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate is a skin-conditioning ingredient. It helps soften and smooth the feel of the skin.

• Bisabolol

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)

  A conditioning and soothing ingredient that also adds a light fragrance. It softens the skin's feel and contributes scent to the product. On labels it may also appear as Levomenol.

  listed as “Levomenol”

• Oryza Sativa Bran

  Abrasive (physically scrubs)Bulking agent (adds volume)other

  Rice bran that works as a mild abrasive and a bulking agent that fills out the formula. It provides a scrubbing texture and adds body to the product.

  listed as “Rice Bran”

• Soybean Lecithin

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

• 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.

• Rosemary

  No general role is recorded for this ingredient in the inventory we hold. That is a gap in our record, not a statement about the ingredient.

• Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate

  Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  An emulsifier that helps oil and water combine. It keeps the two parts of the product blended into a stable, uniform mix.

• Sodium Hydroxide

  Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)other

  Sodium Hydroxide is a strongly alkaline ingredient used in tiny amounts to fine-tune a formula's acidity (buffering). This keeps the product's pH steady. It can also act as a denaturant, altering another substance so it stays fit for use in cosmetics rather than being consumed.

• 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.

  listed as “Alkyl (C12-15) Benzoate”

• Coco-Caprylate

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

  Coco-Caprylate is an emollient, meaning it softens and smooths skin feel. It gives the product a light, spreadable slip.

• Polyglyceryl-3 Pentaricinoleate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  An ingredient that helps oil and water mix and softens the skin feel. In practice it keeps the water and oil parts blended together while smoothing how the product goes on.

• Helianthus Annuus Flowering Top

  other

  No reviewed note yet.

Source

DailyMed drug label

Source record

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1329e56d-1e74-4bcc-e063-6394a90ae0c3

Retrieved

27 July 2026

Market

United States

Formulation date

Not recorded

Version

v1 of this U.S. formulation

Verification confidence

High

Entries recorded

30

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