1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
Hydration
Avène
Ultra Fluid Tinted SPF50+
face neck sunscreen
Avène
Ultra Fluid Tinted SPF50+
face neck sunscreen
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
90%
Combination (dry)
90%
Balanced
100%
Combination (oily)
70%
Oily
70%
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Ingredients
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Benefits
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Actives
Formulated with TriAsorB (a broad-spectrum sun filter), this sun cream remains gentle on the skin as it shields from solar radiation and blue light. Its water-like, tinted formula melts into your complexion without leaving a sticky or greasy residue, plus it helps to even out skin tone and leave your base looking radiant. Plus, it's also water resistant so you can stay protected when swimming. We're obsessed!
Key Insights
Benefits
1
Hydration
Full Ingredients
1 total
About Ultra Fluid Tinted SPF50+
Overview
Ultra Fluid Tinted SPF50+ is a cushioning sunscreen from Avène, a brand based in France. It is rated SPF 50+.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as moderately cushioned — emollient enough to feel like a cream, without the heaviest occlusives near the top.
What the formula does
Hydration: Moderate. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Combination (oily) and Oily skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and brightening and tone. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
Where it fits in a routine
Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes final morning step, before makeup. Apply about two finger-lengths for the face and neck — under-application is the single most common reason sunscreen underperforms. Reapply every two hours of sun exposure, and after swimming or towelling off. Let it set for a couple of minutes before makeup so it does not pill.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No fragrance or declared allergens
- No essential oils
- No drying alcohol
- Silicone-free
- No microplastics
- No common irritants flagged in the list
- No recognised malassezia (fungal acne) triggers
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Balanced skin
May suit
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
Less suitable for
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
Sensitive skin
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
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Hydration 1 ingredient
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Anti-Aging
Blackhead Reducing
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
Moderate
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
None
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
None
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
None
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
None
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
Moderate
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
None
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- Fragrance-free
- Essential-oil-free
- No drying alcohol
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- Dye-free
- Oil-free
- No animal-derived ingredients
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
- Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
- AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
- BHA (salicylic acid)
- PHAs (gluconolactone)
- Benzoyl peroxide
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Where it fits in a routine
Morning
- Cleanse
- Toning
- Treat
- Moisturise
- Protect
This product is the "Protect" step.
- Apply about two finger-lengths for the face and neck — under-application is the single most common reason sunscreen underperforms.
- Reapply every two hours of sun exposure, and after swimming or towelling off.
- Let it set for a couple of minutes before makeup so it does not pill.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- No ingredient here is a recognised food source for malassezia.
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 1 ingredients on the label.
1
Emollient
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
1
Preservative
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 10–40%
- Confidence
- Low — inferred from list position alone
- Roles
- Emollient, Preservative
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, C12-15 alkyl esters
Hydration
3 scientific references
- The University of Toledo, May 2020, ePublication
- Scientific Journal of the Faculty of Medicine in Nis, December 2013, pages 193-200
- International Journal of Toxicology, November-December 2012, pages 342-372
Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in Ultra Fluid Tinted SPF50+?
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE.
How do I use Ultra Fluid Tinted SPF50+?
Before sun exposure, apply one finger's worth of product to the face and neck. Reapply frequently to maintain protection, especially after sweating, swimming or drying off.
What skin types is Ultra Fluid Tinted SPF50+ good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Combination (oily), Oily skin.
Is Ultra Fluid Tinted SPF50+ good for sensitive skin?
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Is Ultra Fluid Tinted SPF50+ fungal acne safe?
No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.
Can I use Ultra Fluid Tinted SPF50+ while pregnant?
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Is Ultra Fluid Tinted SPF50+ fragrance free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
Does Ultra Fluid Tinted SPF50+ contain alcohol?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Is Ultra Fluid Tinted SPF50+ silicone free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Does Ultra Fluid Tinted SPF50+ contain essential oils?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Is Ultra Fluid Tinted SPF50+ paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with Ultra Fluid Tinted SPF50+?
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
When should I apply Ultra Fluid Tinted SPF50+?
Use it in the morning, final morning step, before makeup.
How many ingredients does Ultra Fluid Tinted SPF50+ have?
It lists 1 ingredient, of which 0 are recorded as actives.
Who makes Ultra Fluid Tinted SPF50+?
Avène, a brand based in France.
Brand
Avène
Country
France