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Bioderma Photoderm Anti-Redness SPF50+
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
Irritation risk:
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
1.9% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
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.
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
2.5% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
With dual action performance, the sunscreen combines photo protection with anti-redness action, and utilises a Cellular Bioprotection TM biological patent to activate skin's natural defences and protect against premature ageing. Suitable for sensitive, reactive skin. Hypoallergenic. Non-comedogenic. Free from fragrance and parabens.
rhamnose
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
Evens skin tone
glycyrrhetinic acid
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Protect your sensitive skin with Bioderma Photoderm AR SPF50+ Tinted Cream , a very high protection sun lotion that delivers optimum UVA/UVB protection while reducing and preventing the appearance of redness.
triolein
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
ectoin
0.45% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
mannitol
0.4% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Anti-oxidation
glycyrrhetinic acid
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
tocopheryl acetate
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
propylene glycol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
laminaria ochroleuca extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
hydrogenated vegetable oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
glycyrrhetinic acid
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone
Active compound of licorice root. Works to calm down inflammation, as an anti-oxidant, and might be helpful in lightening the skin and reducing hyperpigmentation
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Potential irritants
ginkgo biloba leaf extract
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Antibacterial,
Anti-blemish,
Anti-inflammatory
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating
propylene glycol
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
laminaria ochroleuca extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
hydrogenated vegetable oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
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dicaprylyl carbonate
4.5% -
5.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
octocrylene
4.8% -
5.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
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Ingredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Octocrylene, Dipropylene glycol, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Hydroxypropyl dimethicone behenate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Ectoin, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Glycine soja germ extract, Propylene glycol, Decyl glucoside, Silica, Hydrogenated vegetable oil, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Trilinolein, Trilinolenin, Triolein, Tripalmitin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tristearin, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin
Sources
- Glycyrrhetinic acid, the active principle of licorice, can reduce the thickness of subcutaneous thigh fat through topical application
- Effects of topical application of B‐Resorcinol and Glycyrrhetinic acid monotherapy and in combination with fractional CO2 laser treatment for benign hand hyperpigmentation treatment
- 18β-Glycyrrhetinic Acid and Glabridin Prevent Oxidative DNA Fragmentation in UVB-irradiated Human Keratinocyte Cultures
- Safety Assessment of Ginkgo biloba-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Cosmeceutical Critique: Ginkgo Biloba
- Potentially beneficial effects of rhamnose on skin ageing: an in vitro and in vivo study