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Bioderma Atopic skin sunlotion spf 50+

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Sun protection
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

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Niacinamide 0.5% - 0.75%Panthenol 0.3% - 0.55%

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Product summary

The ingredient list suggests that "Bioderma - Atopic skin sunlotion spf 50+" can provide reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

As a plus, this sunscreen uses some of the new generation UV filters (Tinosorb M). These filters are more stable and more gentle on the skin.

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 3.10% - 3.80%, uvinul a plus 2.50% - 3.10%, octisalate 4.40% - 5.40%, uvinul t 1.90% - 2.40% and tinosorb m 3.60% - 4.40%.

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 2.5% - 3.1%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 3.6% - 4.4%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Tinosorb M. A UV filter. Is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It also provides some protection against visible light. It is photostable and can also be used to improve photostability of other sunscreen ingredients. Its physical properties help to create lightweight sunscreen formulations. It can leave a slight white cast. Unfortunately, it is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 3.1% - 3.8%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

Anti-aging

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

niacinamide 0.5% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

niacinamide 0.5% - 0.75%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

Moisturizing

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: diglycerin, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: myristyl myristate, cetyl dimethicone.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

polyglycerin-3 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 0.65% - 0.95%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

myristyl myristate 1.3% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

niacinamide 0.5% - 0.75%

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Works for: Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Antibacterial, Reduces redness, Anti-inflammatory

panthenol 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

myristyl alcohol 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating

decyl glucoside 0.2% - 0.4%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

myristyl myristate 1.3% - 1.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic

butyrospermum parkii butter extract 0.35% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 5.9% - 7.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

ethylhexyl salicylate 4.4% - 5.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Ingredient list view

Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Myristyl myristate, Silica, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Diglycerin, Butyrospermum parkii butter extract, Panthenol, 1,2-hexanediol, Tocopheryl acetate, Myristyl alcohol, Cetyl dimethicone, Stearyl dimethicone, Canola oil, Decyl glucoside, Behenyl alcohol, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Carbomer, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Sucrose stearate, Xanthan gum, Polyglycerin-3, Propylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate

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WIMJ similarity score		69%	81%	77%	75%	75%	73%	71%	69%	68%	68%	67%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 70	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	niacinamide panthenol +11 more	Common: niacinamide diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +14 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: dimethicone octocrylene +5 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +1 more Other: galactoarabinan homosalate +3 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +1 more Other: polygonum aviculare extract caprylic/capric triglyceride +11 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +1 more Other: dimethicone homosalate +5 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +1 more Other: lactic acid jojoba esters +7 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol Other: adenosine centella asiatica extract +4 more	Common: niacinamide diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +14 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: madecassoside adenosine +10 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +3 more Other: adenosine centella asiatica extract +10 more	Common: niacinamide panthenol +4 more Other: adenosine phytosphingosine +7 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +17 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more	anthemis nobilis flower extract Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +5 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +17 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? anthemis nobilis flower oil Has skin benefit? +17 more	calendula officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? +23 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +19 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +35 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +46 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +54 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +34 more

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Bioderma Atopic skin sunlotion spf 50+

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Moisturizing

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