Avene Review, Is Avene Non-Toxic?
Avene averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the single Avene product graded as of October 2026, which reaches its 70 point pass mark.
Avene grades Excellent on our four-band scale. On disclosure, the brand says nothing publicly about PFAS. See what every brand has published about PFAS for how that compares.
PFAS Authority is a scoring system, not a laboratory. We do not test products ourselves. Grades are model-based, built from published ingredients, materials, certifications, brand disclosures and third-party lab results where they exist. See the rubric.
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- mineral sunscreen (likely zinc oxide/titanium dioxide), fluid base
- We found no PFAS statement from the brand
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2 hazards checked on this product, all on its full breakdown.
Avene and PFAS, common questions
- Does Avene have PFAS?
- Avene averages 75 out of 100 on PFAS Authority's PFAS and toxin screen across the single Avene product graded as of October 2026, which reaches its 70 point pass mark. Grades are model-based estimates built from published materials, ingredients and disclosures, not lab tests.
- Is Avene non-toxic?
- Avene Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen Fluid is the highest-graded Avene product we have scored, at 75/100. It depends on the product line rather than the brand, so check the grade of the exact item you are buying.
- Which Avene products are lower concern for PFAS?
- The highest-graded Avene products we have scored are Avene Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen Fluid. That is our model-based estimate from materials and public disclosure, not a lab test.
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