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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aqualogica Radiance+ Dewy Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ versus Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 .

Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on October 03, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Sunscreen Indian Brand India
Sunscreen French Brand France

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Price

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Buy Radiance+ Dewy Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Mineral UV Filter
AHA
BHA
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Aqualogica Radiance+ Dewy Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

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Aqualogica Radiance+ Dewy Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Aqualogica Radiance+ Dewy Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 16.

Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 17.

4
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Aqualogica Radiance+ Dewy Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 20.

Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 20.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

48% are loved or liked
5% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
5% have no rating yet
47% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
25% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Aqualogica Radiance+ Dewy Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA+++ 21 ingredients

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Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 32 ingredients

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