For 30 years, French skincare brand, Eau Thermale Avène, has been on a mission to protect skin. As a nation, the Irish are getting better with suncare as education around UV rays in the beauty and health industry improves. A recent survey conducted by Avène in Ireland found that 42% of respondents surveyed do not feel the need to wear SPF on their face every day despite knowing that UV rays are one of the most common causes for premature ageing. Reasons given by the of respondents who do not wear SPF daily included – ‘I don’t need to wear SPF in Ireland’, ‘I want to get a healthy tan’ and ‘SPF is heavy and greasy under my make-up’.While many people still thinking that the sun is not strong enough in Ireland to warrant daily SPF, the research found that 85% of people surveyed had been badly burnt in Ireland in the past.
Stay protected.. Avène High Protection Fluid SPF50+ €20
Avène High Protection Fluid SPF50+ is a water‐resistant, facial sun cream for normal to combination sensitive skin. Expertly formulated with Avène’s patented SunSitive® complex for broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection, this lightweight cream offers unique texture innovation with next generation silica to offer sweat and sebum absorption.
The rapid-absorbing and mattifying texture is non-greasy and leaves a dry finish. This handbag hero also contains an antioxidant complex (Pre-tocopheryl + Thialidine), for complete cellular protection and Avène Thermal Spring Water, for its soothing, anti-irritating and softening properties.
Top it up while you’re out and about.. Avène High Protection Tinted Mineral Compact SPF50 €25
Want to top up your SPF but don’t want to ruin your make-up? Avène’s High Protection Tinted Mineral Compact SPF50 is a super-efficient way to top your protection while you’re out and about over summer. This handy little waterproof compact offers protection against UVB & UVA rays and is free from chemical filters, parabens and fragrances. Available in 2 colours, the creamy texture glides onto the skin for a smooth and even complexion.
Cool down.. Thermal Spring Water 300ml €15
Avène’s Thermal Spring Water is easily the brand’s most recognisable product and is also the core ingredient in every Avène line.
Particularly cooling on warm summer days, this wonder spray can be used to hydrate and soothe the skin at any stage during the day. The spray can also be used over the hair to calm frizz, onto irritated skin, on red or itchy skin to soothe, or over the face, neck and body in hot climates and after exercise. Tip – Keep it in the fridge for ice cold spritz hydration!