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Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age Invisible SPF50+
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
diethylhexyl butamido triazone
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
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diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
2.5% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
3.1% -
3.8%
Irritation risk:
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.
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age Invisible SPF50+ 40ml is a moisturizing gel-cream texture that prevents and corrects the visible signs of photo-aging from 28 days.
lysine
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
asiaticoside
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An 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
rhamnose
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps oil and water mix together. It also helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Fades spots, smoothes fine lines and regenerates the skin.
ascorbyl glucoside
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A 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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age Invisible SPF50+ 40ml is a moisturizing gel-cream texture that prevents and corrects the visible signs of photo-aging from 28 days.
glycerin
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk:
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
lysine
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
madecassic acid
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An 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
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Anti-oxidation
asiaticoside
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An 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
tocopherol
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
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
ascorbyl glucoside
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A 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
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 2
Potential irritants
parfum
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
diethylhexyl butamido triazone
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Uvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yet
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Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
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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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.45% -
0.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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
asiaticoside
0.15% -
0.25%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation
An 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
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Potential irritants
parfum
0.1% -
0.15%
Irritation risk:
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
diethylhexyl butamido triazone
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Uvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yet
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
glycine soja oil
0.2% -
0.35%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Moisturizing
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
laminaria ochroleuca extract
0.1% -
0.2%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
All ingredients
dibutyl adipate
5.9% -
7.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
diethylhexyl butamido triazone
4.4% -
5.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
Uvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yet
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Dibutyl adipate, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Diisopropyl sebacate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Propanediol, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 stearate, Ascorbyl glucoside, 1,2-hexanediol, Tocopherol, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, C20-22 alkyl phosphate, C20-22 alcohols, Sodium hydroxide, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-6 behenate, Sodium citrate, Xanthan gum, Glycine soja oil, Caprylyl glycol, Ectoin, Mannitol, Xylitol, O-cymen-5-ol, Citric acid, Rhamnose, Asiaticoside, Madecassic acid, Asiatic acid, Sodium lauroyl glutamate, Lysine, Magnesium chloride, Fructooligosaccharides, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Propylheptyl caprylate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Parfum
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