Bioderma PHOTODERM KID FOAM SPF50+
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Sun protectionSPF 50 · 3 UV filtersBroad spectrum
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.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · No ingredient credited for this claimWorks well
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).
Anti-agingSide benefit the brand mentions · Creatine, Rhamnose + 1 moreWorks well
“Offering broad spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays, the whipped mousse sunscreen is enriched with dermatological filters and the brand’s exclusive Cellular BioprotectionTM, which provides powerful defense of skin’s cells and DNA.”
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.
These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: creatine.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Creatine, TocopherolMay help
This product contains antioxidants (creatine) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Diisopropyl sebacate, Glycerin + 12 moreWorks
“Whipped cream texture.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": fructooligosaccharides, glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dicaprylyl carbonate~5.4–6.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateDiisopropyl sebacate~4.2–5.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish
More about Diisopropyl sebacateMethylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenolButane~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~2.5–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl triazone~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet
More about Ethylhexyl triazonePropane~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinCyclopentasiloxane~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneDecyl glucoside~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideMethylpropanediol~0.5–0.75%
C20-22 alkyl phosphate~0.45–0.65%
C20-22 alcohols~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creatine~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can support skin's ability to neutralize free radicals and produce collagen, though further research is needed to confirm effectiveness
More about CreatinePentylene glycol~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolMicrocrystalline cellulose~0.35–0.6%
Isobutane~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Disodium edta~0.25–0.45%
1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.4%
Caprylyl glycol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPropylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolCellulose gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumCitric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Mannitol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolXylitol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolXanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumEctoin~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinFructooligosaccharides~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideTocopherol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolRhamnose~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about RhamnoseLaminaria ochroleuca extract~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Laminaria ochroleuca extractIngredient list view
Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Diisopropyl sebacate, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Butane, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl triazone, Propane, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Decyl glucoside, Methylpropanediol, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, C20-22 alcohols, Creatine, Pentylene glycol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Isobutane, Disodium edta, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Propylene glycol, Cellulose gum, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Mannitol, Xylitol, Xanthan gum, Ectoin, Fructooligosaccharides, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Tocopherol, Rhamnose, Laminaria ochroleuca extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| BiodermaPHOTODERM KID FOAM SPF50+YOUR PRODUCT | NAOS STOREBioderma Photoderm KID Spray SPF 50+ sunscreen for babies and children | UriageBariésun Very High Sun Protection Moisturizing Kid Lotion SPF50+ | EVY TechnologySunscreen Mousse SPF30 Kids | |
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| Match | — | 42% | 31% | 31% |
| Price | — | — | $13.96 | $29.94 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 3 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | — | Tinosorb S | Tinosorb S |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: EVY Solskyddsmousse SPF 50A-DERMA Protect Kids Children Lotion Very High Protection SPF50+
Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Bioderma - PHOTODERM KID FOAM SPF50+" can offer reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).
As a plus, this sunscreen uses some of the new generation UV filters (Tinosorb M). These filters are more stable and more gentle on the skin.
Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 2.50% - 3.10%, uvinul t 2.10% - 2.60% and tinosorb m 3.60% - 4.40%.
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Price
The product retails for 15.00$ in the United States and for 15.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
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