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Bioderma PHOTODERM MAX SPRAY SPF50+

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Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.5% - 5.5%Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.1% - 3.8%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Bioderma - PHOTODERM MAX SPRAY SPF50+" can provide reliable sun protection. 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. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.10% - 3.80%, uvinul t 2.50% - 3.10% and tinosorb m 4.50% - 5.50%.

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.

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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 4.5% - 5.5%

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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 3.1% - 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.

ethylhexyl triazone 2.5% - 3.1%

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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?

AQUA/WATER/EAU, DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE, HOMOSALATE, DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, DIBUTYL ADIPATE, PROPANEDIOL, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE, METHYLPROPANEDIOL, MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, C20-22 ALKYL PHOSPHATE, C20-22 ALCOHOLS, C14-22 ALCOHOLS, CAPRYLOYL GLYCINE, SODIUM CITRATE, CELLULOSE GUM, CITRIC ACID, C12-20 ALKYL GLUCOSIDE, ECTOIN, MANNITOL, XYLITOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, RHAMNOSE, FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, LAMINARIA OCHROLEUCA EXTRACT.

Source: Naos Store

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 0.2% - 0.35%

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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

tocopherol 0.15% - 0.3%

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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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Helping to prevent against sunburn, inflammation and premature skin ageing, the water-resistant formula spreads easily to provide even coverage without white marks.

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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

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Learn more about shipping here Photoderm Max Spray SPF 50+ guarantees optimum UVA/UVB protection while activating the skin's natural defences.

Source: Naos Store

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).

ectoin 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

fructooligosaccharides 0.15% - 0.25%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 1.7% - 2.1%

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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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

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.

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Potential irritants

decyl glucoside 1.5% - 1.8%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

propylene glycol 0.25% - 0.45%

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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 0.1% - 0.2%

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 5.5% - 6.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Diisopropyl sebacate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl triazone, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Methylpropanediol, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, C20-22 alcohols, Pentylene glycol, Microcrystalline cellulose, Disodium edta, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Mannitol, Xylitol, Propylene glycol, Cellulose gum, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Rhamnose, Xanthan gum, Ectoin, Tocopherol, Fructooligosaccharides, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Laminaria ochroleuca extract

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WIMJ similarity score		42%	38%	34%	32%	32%	31%	31%	30%	29%	29%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +7 more Other:	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +5 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine cyclopentasiloxane +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +2 more	Common: ectoin ethylhexyl triazone +2 more Other: paraffinum liquidum cyclopentasiloxane +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylhexyl butamido triazone +3 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride ectoin +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +1 more Other: homosalate octocrylene +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine carnosine +3 more	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +3 more Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +1 more Other: panthenol cocos nucifera fruit extract +3 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? +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? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +5 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +11 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? dicaprylyl carbonate Has skin benefit? +28 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? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? isohexadecane Has skin benefit? +32 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Bioderma PHOTODERM MAX SPRAY SPF50+

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Key actives

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Product summary

Sunscreen filters

Irritation risk

Price

What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

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