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Bioderma Sensitive Skin Sun milk Water Resistant SPF 50

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.5% - 5.4%Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 3.1% - 3.8%

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Product summary

We believe that "Bioderma - Sensitive Skin Sun milk Water Resistant SPF 50" 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 should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 3.10% - 3.80%, uvinul a plus 2.50% - 3.10%, octisalate 3.60% - 4.40%, uvinul t 2.00% - 2.40% and tinosorb m 4.50% - 5.40%.

Irritation risk

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

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 3.1% - 3.8%

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

Tinosorb 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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 2.5% - 3.1%

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

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.5% - 5.4%

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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

Anti-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.

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

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3 essential moisturizing ingredients that reinforce each other and form a protective layer on the skin surface so that the moisture balance is maintained.

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

polymethylsilsesquioxane 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

polyglycerin-3 0.2% - 0.35%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

diglycerin 0.5% - 0.75%

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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

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.5% - 5.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 3.1% - 3.8%

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Works for: Sun protection

Tinosorb 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.

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Potential irritants

myristyl alcohol 0.35% - 0.65%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps to stabilize the product formulation while softening the upper layer of the skin. Can be irritating

decyl glucoside 0.35% - 0.65%

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Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

myristyl myristate 0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 5.9% - 7.2%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol 4.5% - 5.4%

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Works for: Sun protection

Ingredient list view

Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Ethylhexyl stearate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Myristyl myristate, Diglycerin, Canola oil, Tapioca starch, Tocopheryl acetate, Myristyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Decyl glucoside, Behenyl alcohol, Vp/eicosene copolymer, Sucrose stearate, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Polyglycerin-3, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Xanthan gum, Propylene glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate

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WIMJ similarity score		36%	35%	35%	34%	33%	33%	33%	32%	32%	32%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride squalane +3 more	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +1 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine glycerin +1 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more	Common: ethylhexyl triazone glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol urea +8 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +3 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine glycerin +1 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +1 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more Other: arginine saccharide isomerate	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate glycerin +1 more Other: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +1 more Other: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane drometrizole trisiloxane +5 more
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Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? +11 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +14 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? oryza sativa extract Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

Bioderma Sensitive Skin Sun milk Water Resistant SPF 50

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Anti-aging

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Moisturizing

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