Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+ versus Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 .
Last updated on February 26, 2024. Published on March 24, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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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.
Ingredient Info
Avène Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+ 28 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 32 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Avène Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+ 28 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 32 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Avène Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+ 28 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 32 ingredients
Octocrylene • Glycerin • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Water • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Titanium Dioxide • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Diisopropyl Adipate • Dicaprylyl Ether • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Cetearyl Isononanoate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Lauryl Glucoside • Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Dimethicone • Cyclohexasiloxane • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Decyl Glucoside • Disodium EDTA • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Propylene Glycol • Silica • Sorbic Acid • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Glucoside • Xanthan Gum
Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Corn Starch Modified • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Brassica Campestris Extract • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • 1,2-Hexanediol • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Silica • Decyl Glucoside • Glycolic Acid • Boron Nitride • Salicylic Acid • Tocopheryl Acetate • Propylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Ectoin • Mannitol • Xylitol • Rhamnose • Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract • Fructooligosaccharides • Propyl Gallate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Tocopherol • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateAvène Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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!
Learn more about WaterAvène Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol (Tinosorb M) is a hybrid and broad-spectrum UV ingredient. It is both a UV absorber and filter.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy. UV filters physically reduce the amount of UV rays from reaching your skin.
Tinosorb M covers a range of 280-400 nm and is photostable. This ingredient is neither oil or water soluble.
Tinosorb M, similarly to Tinosorb S, is not available in the US. However, it is available in the EU and Asia.
Learn more about Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolAvène Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineAvène Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideAvène Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 30.
Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant. Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away.
It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Decyl Glucoside also helps stabilize the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideAvène Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 20.
Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolAvène Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaAvène Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolAvène Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 31.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumAvène Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.
Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.
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