Aveeno

Aveeno Sunscreen SPF 50.

Sunscreen

About this product

A sunscreen with SPF 50, designed to protect skin from the sun's UV rays as part of a daily routine.

Full ingredients

Zinc Oxide, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Dimethicone, Cetyl Dimethicone/Bis-Vinyldimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Chlorphenesin, Chrysanthemum Parthenium (Feverfew) Flower/Leaf/Stem Juice, Dimethicone, Ethyl Methicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Behenate, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Phenethyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica, Sodium Chloride, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Water (Eau)

Guru Score

68%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

Experts split on this one, mainly over how it feels on the skin. Some find it leaves a very white cast and is hard to rub in, which may matter if you want a sunscreen that sinks in quickly. Those who liked it praise the Japanese version and mention a citrusy scent, while the American version has not been tested yet.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take April 2026

Type

SunscreenSpray & mist

Key actives

SPF

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

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Dr Dray

2.69M subs

~Yay

"I have not used the American version, but the Japanese one was great. Did have like a citrusy scent."

Dr. Vanita Rattan

1.23M subs

~Nay

"Aveeno is $22 for 40 mL. Again, it's reef safe. It's got titanium dioxide and no other actives. It's okay, but it's very white and hard to rub in. So to be honest, I'd probably give it a slightly worse rating."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Sunscreen filters

Sun protection is the best evidenced way to slow visible ageing, and the filters are what does the work. Mineral and chemical filters both protect when a product is applied thickly enough and often enough, which is where most people fall short rather than on the choice of filter.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Aveeno Sunscreen SPF 50?

A sunscreen with SPF 50, designed to protect skin from the sun's UV rays as part of a daily routine.

Is Aveeno Sunscreen SPF 50 worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 68%.

What is Aveeno Sunscreen SPF 50's Guru Score?

Aveeno Sunscreen SPF 50 holds a Guru Score of 68%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.