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Bioderma Photoderm Max Aquafluid Light Tint SPF50+

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Cyclopentasiloxane 1.2% - 1.4%Octocrylene 4.5% - 5.5%

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Product summary

We believe that "Bioderma - Photoderm Max Aquafluid Light Tint SPF50+" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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.

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. The organic filters in the product are: tinosorb s, avobenzone, tinosorb m and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit 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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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 1.4% - 1.7%

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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 3.1% - 3.8%

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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 3.6% - 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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Providing maximum UVA and UVB protection, the water-resistant sun cream melts into skin to help even the skin tone and conceal blemishes without leaving behind white marks or an oily residue.

Source: Lookfantastic

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).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Any skin type can benefit from the Aquafluid as the patented Sun Active Defense provides very high sun protection and hydration.

Source: Escentual

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, mannitol.

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).

glycerin 2% - 2.4%

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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

ectoin 0.1% - 0.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

mannitol 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

cyclopentasiloxane 1.2% - 1.4%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

octocrylene 4.5% - 5.5%

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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

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Potential irritants

decyl glucoside 0.3% - 0.6%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

propylene glycol 0.15% - 0.25%

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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

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

dicaprylyl carbonate 4.7% - 5.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

octocrylene 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Octocrylene, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, Methylpropanediol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Iron oxides, Ci 77492, Decyl glucoside, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Pentylene glycol, Microcrystalline cellulose, C30-45 alkyl cetearyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Mannitol, Xylitol, Iron oxides, Ci 77499, Hydrogenated lecithin, Citric acid, Cellulose gum, Rhamnose, Propylene glycol, Ectoin, Tocopherol

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WIMJ similarity score		42%	38%	32%	32%	31%	31%	31%	30%	30%	30%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +9 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride fructooligosaccharides +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: glycyrrhetinic acid	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone ethylhexyl triazone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +4 more Other: panthenol ethylhexyl triazone +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: dimethicone	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cyclopentasiloxane +5 more Other: panthenol bisabolol +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ectoin +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more
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Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 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? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +15 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +12 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +9 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? silver chloride Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +38 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? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +32 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Bioderma Photoderm Max Aquafluid Light Tint SPF50+

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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

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