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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.
“in depth with the exclusive patent Bioprotection Cell, which reinforces the skin's natural mechanisms against the harmful effects of the sun and combats premature skin aging.”
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: asiaticoside.
This product contains antioxidants (asiaticoside) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
fructooligosaccharides, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: squalane, glycine soja oil.
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Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Dibutyl adipateA 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
More about OctocryleneTinosorb 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 tetramethylbutylphenolActs as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolAvobenzone. 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 methoxydibenzoylmethaneOne 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 GlycerinHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin
More about Dicaprylyl carbonateTinosorb 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.
More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineA vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideHelps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients
More about Dicaprylyl etherPure 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 TocopherolA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish
More about Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerUsed as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAn oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateHelps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSoftens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolHelps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about RhamnoseHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid), asiaticoside has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about AsiaticosideAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and asiatic acid), madecassic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Madecassic acidAn active compound of Centella Asiatica plant extract. In combination with other active compounds of Centella Asiatica extract (asiaticoside, madecasosside and madecassic acid) asiatic acid has been shown to be helpful in wound-healing, restoring skin barrier function and supporting collagen production in skin. It can, however, itself be irritating
More about Asiatic acidHelps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about FructooligosaccharidesA 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 triglycerideHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Laminaria ochroleuca extractAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumWater, Dibutyl adipate, Octocrylene, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Propanediol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Ascorbyl glucoside, Corn starch modified, Dicaprylyl ether, Silica, Tocopherol, Cetearyl alcohol, Decyl glucoside, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, C20-22 alcohols, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Coco-glucoside, Pentylene glycol, Xanthan gum, Squalane, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium citrate, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Glycine soja oil, Citric acid, Ectoin, Mannitol, Xylitol, Polysorbate 60, Rhamnose, Propylene glycol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Asiatic acid, Sorbitan isostearate, Fructooligosaccharides, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Parfum
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| BiodermaPhotoderm Photerpes Stick Lip SPF50 +YOUR PRODUCT | NAOS STOREPHOTODERM SPOT-AGE SPF 50+ | |
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| Match | — | 58% |
| Price | — | $22.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 17 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | — |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 50 | SPF 50 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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We believe that "Bioderma - Photoderm Photerpes Stick Lip 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.
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: tinosorb s 1.60% - 1.90%, avobenzone 2.50% - 3.10%, tinosorb m 3.70% - 4.50% and octocrylene 4.70% - 5.80%.
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be medium. 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.
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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