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Bioderma Photoderm MAX Crème SPF 100

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Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Cyclopentasiloxane 1.5% - 1.9%Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.8% - 5.8%

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Product summary

We assess that "Bioderma - Photoderm MAX Crème SPF 100" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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 also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. 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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 3.60% - 4.40%, uvinul t 3.30% - 4.00% and tinosorb m 4.80% - 5.80%.

Irritation risk

This product contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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.

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.8% - 5.8%

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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

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.6% - 4.4%

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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.

ethylhexyl triazone 3.3% - 4%

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

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Activates the skin's natural defences, protects from risks of cellular damage and combats premature cutaneous ageing Cellular Bioprotection TM biological patent Smooth creamy texture, colourless upon application, no greasy effect, no white traces Very good tolerance , Non-comedogenic , Unfragranced , Water resistant

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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.

rhamnose 0.45% - 0.7%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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).

Moisturizing

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

ectoin 0.6% - 0.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

mannitol 0.55% - 0.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

laminaria ochroleuca extract 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

cyclopentasiloxane 1.5% - 1.9%

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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

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.8% - 5.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

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Potential irritants

4-methylbenzylidene camphor 2.6% - 3.2%

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A UV filter

decyl glucoside 0.5% - 0.7%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

laminaria ochroleuca extract 0.45% - 0.65%

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 5.6% - 6.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.8% - 5.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl triazone, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ptfe, C20-22 alcohols, Tocopheryl acetate, Ectoin, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Decyl glucoside, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hydroxide, Citric acid, Propylene glycol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin

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SPF	SPF 100	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine octocrylene +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more Other: glycerin	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +1 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside avena sativa kernel extract +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane cyclopentasiloxane +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine glycyrrhetinic acid +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone Other: panthenol cocos nucifera fruit extract +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more	Common: ethylhexyl triazone methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol Other: anhydroxylitol bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +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	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +12 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +13 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? +14 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +36 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Bioderma Photoderm MAX Crème SPF 100

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Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

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Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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