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Bioderma Photoderm MAX SPF50+: Very High Protection Milk

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Cyclopentasiloxane 1.6% - 2%Octocrylene 4.5% - 5.5%

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Product summary

We believe that "Bioderma - Photoderm MAX SPF50+: Very High Protection Milk" 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.

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 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 2.50% - 3.10%, avobenzone 3.10% - 3.80%, tinosorb m 3.60% - 4.40% and octocrylene 4.50% - 5.50%.

Irritation risk

It 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 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

octocrylene 4.5% - 5.5%

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

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

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.

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

With a formula that effectively protects the skin from sun damage, it contains both UVA/UVB filters and antioxidants such as Vitamin E. UVA/UVB filters protect the skin against the harmful effects of solar radiation.

Source: Care to Beauty

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% - 0.65%

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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 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

laminaria ochroleuca extract 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

mannitol 0.6% - 0.9%

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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 1.6% - 2%

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Works for: Mattifying, Moisturizing

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

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Potential irritants

decyl glucoside 0.45% - 0.65%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

propylene glycol 0.15% - 0.3%

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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 0.3% - 0.55%

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% - 6.9%

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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, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Cyclopentasiloxane, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, C20-22 alcohols, Decyl glucoside, Cyclohexasiloxane, Pentylene glycol, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Ectoin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Propylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol

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WIMJ similarity score		46%	37%	32%	31%	31%	30%	30%	29%	29%	29%
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Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +8 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +8 more Other: titanium dioxide	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: glycyrrhetinic acid titanium dioxide	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: dimethicone ethylhexyl triazone +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more Other: madecassic acid ascorbyl glucoside +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +1 more Other: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate ethylhexyl triazone +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: dimethicone glycerin +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +6 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid polysilicone-15 +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +10 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	parfum Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +19 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? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +13 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +16 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +9 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? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +41 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? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Bioderma Photoderm MAX SPF50+: Very High Protection Milk

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Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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