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Bioderma Photoderm AR SPF50+ Tinted Cream

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Sun protection
Anti-oxidation
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Ginkgo biloba leaf extract 0.25% - 0.5%Tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%

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Product summary

We believe that "Bioderma - Photoderm AR SPF50+ Tinted Cream" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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.

It should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 1.90% - 2.40%, avobenzone 2.50% - 3.10%, tinosorb m 3.30% - 4.00% and octocrylene 4.80% - 5.80%.

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.

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The product retails from 11.90£ up to 17.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 1.9% - 2.4%

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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.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5% - 3.1%

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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.

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 3.3% - 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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

It also includes a tint of natural colour to help even the skin’s tone.

Source: Allbeauty

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).

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.35% - 0.6%

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?

high-technology sun protection, reinforced against UVA raysSoothes and reduces redness thanks to the RosactivTM complexHelps control the reaction of the skin and prevents the appearance of new rashes8H hydrationUnifying natural tintCreamy texture .

Source: Bioderma UK

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: fructooligosaccharides, mannitol.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, cyclopentasiloxane.

ectoin 0.25% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function

fructooligosaccharides 0.2% - 0.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

laminaria ochroleuca extract 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (glycyrrhetinic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

The following ingredients - ginkgo biloba leaf extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.

glycyrrhetinic acid 0.35% - 0.6%

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 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

ginkgo biloba leaf extract 0.25% - 0.5%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation in skin. It can be irritating

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Moisturizing, Anti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Potential irritants

decyl glucoside 0.6% - 0.9%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

propylene glycol 0.45% - 0.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

laminaria ochroleuca extract 0.15% - 0.3%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dicaprylyl carbonate 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

octocrylene 4.8% - 5.8%

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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

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, Decyl glucoside, Propylene glycol, Silica, Hydrogenated palm kernel glycerides, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Glycyrrhetinic acid, Tocopheryl acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Xanthan gum, Chlorphenesin, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Disodium edta, Hydrogenated palm glycerides, Glycine soja germ extract, Citric acid, Soybean glycerides, Ginkgo biloba leaf extract, Mannitol, Xylitol, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Ectoin, Fructooligosaccharides, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tocopherol, Rhamnose, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil

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SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +13 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +9 more Other:	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more Other:	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate ethylhexyl triazone	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside avena sativa kernel extract +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone ethylhexyl triazone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: glycerin homosalate +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid polysilicone-15	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone glycerin +1 more
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Potential Irritants	ginkgo biloba leaf extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +15 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? 1,2-hexanediol Has skin benefit? +10 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +43 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Bioderma Photoderm AR SPF50+ Tinted Cream

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Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

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