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Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Tinted Compact.

Avène Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Tinted Compact
Sunscreen

About this product

Tinted mineral sunscreen compact with SPF 50+ offering light-to-medium coverage in a portable format with a built-in sponge applicator.

Guru Score

76%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far
3Gurus
2Yay
1Mixed
0Nay

What they liked

  • Light to medium coverage with strong SPF protection
  • Easy reapplication with included sponge
  • Matte finish without drying or settling into creases

What they flagged

  • Limited shade range
  • Expensive for the size

What the gurus are saying

This tinted compact offers foundation-grade coverage, and it was studied in a clinical trial showing improvement in dark spots and uneven tone because the SPF blocks sun damage and the iron oxides shield against blue light, both major drivers of discoloration. It stays in place without settling into creases, feels moisturizing not drying, and the built-in sponge makes reapplication easy. Limited shade range and higher price are the main drawbacks.
Synthesized from 3 expert reviews · most recent take November 2023

What the gurus are saying.

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"This actually offers quite a bit of coverage, I would say light to medium coverage, so great for those wanting to have some coverage that has good SPF protection. My favorite way of using this is just reapplication because it comes with a sponge that you don't need to touch your face. The [...] only thing I have to say about the tinted is I just wish it came in more shades."
Yay
"These compacts from Avène are underrated. They perform like a foundation in terms of how they look and the coverage, and they've actually been used in a clinical study showing improvement of hyperpigmentation, both from the sun protection and because they have iron oxides which can protect against the blue light that drives hyperpigmentation. I wish it came in more shades, honey and beige, and I wish there was some way for people to test these out like a swatch before investing because they are expensive. But they're like makeup, like a foundation, if you have discoloration you want to camouflage, not only does it camouflage it, it protects it. The formula is also moisturizing, it has almost a matte finish but it's not drying and it doesn't settle into creases."
All 3 takes from Dr Dray
UNDERRATED DRUGSTORE SKINCARE 🛍 DERMATOLOGIST @DrDrayzday
"These compacts from Avène are underrated. They perform like a foundation in terms of how they look and the coverage, and they've actually been used in a clinical study showing improvement of hyperpigmentation, both from the sun protection and because they have iron oxides which can protect against the blue light that drives hyperpigmentation. I wish it came in more shades, honey and beige, and I wish there was some way for people to test these out like a swatch before investing because they are expensive. But they're like makeup, like a foundation, if you have discoloration you want to camouflage, not only does it camouflage it, it protects it. The formula is also moisturizing, it has almost a matte finish but it's not drying and it doesn't settle into creases."
SKIN CARE EMPTIES 2022 🗑 DERMATOLOGIST @DrDrayzday
"One of my favorites in terms of Avène's sunscreens is their tinted compact. If you're somebody who wears makeup, try that out, because the coverage it affords is pretty remarkable and it also offers really good sun protection. You can actually get it at Walgreens."
Starting tretinoin: WHAT TO USE & AVOID| Dermatologist @DrDrayzday
"I highly suggest the Avène Tinted Mineral Compact, especially if you like wearing makeup. This actually gives a really good cosmetic camouflage coverage, it stays in place well, it's easy to reapply, and it's easy to spread on the skin, so these compacts are great."
Yay
"The Avène Mineral Sunscreen Compact is perfect for travel, perfect for on the go, and for reapplying sunscreen. It comes in several shades. It's a compact with a sponge and a mirror, and it's a cream sunscreen with SPF 50."
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Frequently asked.

What is Avène Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Tinted Compact?

Tinted mineral sunscreen compact with SPF 50+ offering light-to-medium coverage in a portable format with a built-in sponge applicator.

Is Avène Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Tinted Compact worth it?

Mostly yes. 2 of the 3 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 76%.

What is Avène Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Tinted Compact's Guru Score?

Avène Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Tinted Compact holds a Guru Score of 76%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 3 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is Avène Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Tinted Compact best for?

Avène Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50+ Tinted Compact is generally suited to sensitive skin.

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