There’s no doubt about it – sunlight is incredibly important. It has a number of positive effects on the condition of our bones, and it supports our general wellbeing too. But as much as we need regular doses of sunlight to support our health and mood, we still need to be wary as UVA and UVB rays cause skin ageing, wrinkles, a loss of elasticity and even skin cancer. So, it’s important to always wear sunscreen as you go about your day (cloudy days included). And what better SPF to wear than one made from 30 years of research and testing? Even the European Skin Cancer Foundation recommends Avene’s high-quality sun protection.
Experts in sun care, Avene continue to innovate in terms of sun care efficacy, tolerance and comfort. Plus, they’ve even created a patented active – TriAsorB – to guard against UVA rays, UVB rays and Blue Light (HEV). That being said, it can be tricky to work out exactly which sunscreen is best for your skin, especially when you’re faced with so many powerhouse formulations. But that’s where I come in; I’ve created this guide to outline which Avene sunscreen you should be using – and yes, there’s something for every skin type and concern in Avene’s inclusive sun care range.
Read on to discover the right sun protection for you…
1. The Sunscreen For Normal To Combination Skin
What You Need To Know:
• Long-lasting sweat, water and sand-resistant formula
• Infused with powerful antioxidants to defend against external aggressors
• Offers very high protection against UVB, UVA and Blue Light (HEV)
Why It’s The Best Sunscreen For You: If you’re looking for a sunscreen that feels natural, non-sticky and ultra-lightweight, you’ll love the Avene Very High Protection Fluid SPF50+. Similar to the rest of the Avene sunscreen range, the Fluid SPF50+ is super long-lasting due to its sweat, water and sand-resistant formula. But what makes it especially beneficial for combination skin types is the fact that its fast-absorbing texture sinks in within just 3 seconds! It leaves behind an invisible non-comedogenic layer of protection (meaning that it doesn’t block pores), while feeling dry to the touch as it doesn’t leave an oily film on the skin like some SPFs traditionally do.
2. The Sunscreen For Dry, Sensitive Skin
What You Need To Know:
• Keeps skin protected and hydrated for up to 8 hours
• Infused with powerful antioxidants to defend against external aggressors
• Thick, velvet texture with an invisible finish on the skin
• Offers very high protection against UVB, UVA and Blue Light (HEV)
Why It’s The Best Sunscreen For You: If you want a sunscreen that goes that extra mile to care for dry complexions, then the Avene Cream SPF50+ is the one for you; its skin-quenching formula hydrates and protects sensitive, dry skin for hours on end. Infused with Avene’s iconic 270-year-old Thermal Spring Water, the facial SPF also helps to soothe and soften your skin, so you can enjoy comfortable broad-spectrum protection throughout the day. Developed alongside leading dermatologists, the sunscreen utilises a blend of antioxidants to defend against external aggressors for healthier and younger-looking skin. As opposed to the lighter Fluid formula, the Avene Cream SPF50+ has a luxuriously rich texture that drier complexion will love, but it still melts in really easily for a lightweight, hydrated finish.
3. The Sunscreen For Oily, Blemish-Prone Skin
What You Need To Know:
• Features a mattifying, non-comedogenic formula
• Innovative anti-blemish formula that reduces the appearance of scars
• Lightweight, non-sticky formula with an invisible finish
• Offers very high protection against UVB, UVA and Blue Light (HEV)
Why It’s The Best Sunscreen For You: We know it can be difficult to find a sun cream that doesn’t cause your oily skin to break out or feel greasy and uncomfortable due to its heavy, sticky texture. But thankfully, Avene have you covered. Their innovative formula brings together the expertise of the best-selling Cleanance range for sensitive, blemish-prone skin with the broad-spectrum protection of the Avene sun care collection, resulting in an exciting new launch for 2022: the Avene Cleanance Sunscreen SPF50+. The weightless, non-comedogenic formula works to reduce the appearance of post-blemish marks and scars whilst offering broad-spectrum SPF50 protection against UVA/UVB and HEV rays.
4. The Sunscreen For Post-Blemish Marks
What You Need To Know:
• Limits the appearance of scars, whilst keeping skin protected and hydrated for 8 hours
• Tinted formula for subtle, lightweight coverage
• Resistant to sweat, water and sand
• High protection against UVB, UVA and Blue Light (HEV)
Why It’s The Best Sunscreen For You: It only seems fitting to talk about the next star to come out of the Avene sun care x Cleanance collab: the Avene Cleanance Tinted SPF50+. Perfect for anyone looking to limit the appearance of scars, protect their complexion and unify their tone using just one multi-purpose formula, the Cleanance Tinted SPF is a great summer substitute for heavy concealer and pore-clogging foundations. Featuring an innovative colour-adaptive pigment, the sunscreen offers a subtle, natural tint that adapts to all skin tones and won’t block your pores. Plus, it’s sweat-resistant so you don’t have to worry about slipping during hot sunny days.
5. The Sunscreen For Dull, Uneven Skin
What You Need To Know:
• Natural, adaptive tint for a unified and brighter-looking complexion
• Protects and hydrates dry, sensitive skin for up to 8 hours
• Resistant to sweat, water and sand
• Features a nourishing, soft cream texture
Why It’s The Best Sunscreen For You: Looking for a natural tint but you don’t have an oily complexion? The Avene Very High Protection Tinted SPF50+ is the best option for you. It helps you achieve a radiant, even and bright complexion as the formula’s colour-adaptive tones unify most complexions. The perfect balance between high-protection sun care and lightweight makeup, this non-comedogenic formula would be an ideal foundation switch for the spring and summer months when you don’t want to wear heavy makeup products.
Now you know which Avene SPF is best for your skin, you might be left wondering a few more things…
How Should You Apply Avene Sunscreen?
Apply your chosen Avene sunscreen to the face everyday; using your fingertips, spread one finger’s worth of product evenly across your skin. For the tinted formulas, I find you achieve the best results when using a beauty blender (as it avoids tinted fingers). Reapply frequently, especially after swimming, sweating or towel drying.
You can read more about how to apply facial sunscreen with our guide:
Is The Avene Sun Care Collection Sustainable?
Part of Avene’s Ocean Respect Commitment, all of these sunscreens use ocean-friendly sun filters that respect marine biodiversity – protecting damage to coral, phytoplankton and zooplankton. Formulated to reduce the environmental impact, Avene have redesigned their bottles to use 63% less plastic compared to previous designs.
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Avene Very High Protection Fluid SPF50+ 50ml
I have very pale, sensitive skin so finding this product was like finding the Holy grail of sunblocks. There is a slight sent to the 'Emulsion', I personally like it. The product itself is not too greasy and doesn't leave any white residue that will take forever to rub in....I am already pale! I didn't find the product irritated me at all, I will certainly use this again.
