Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluid Tinted SPF 50+ versus Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ .
Published on March 08, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluid Tinted SPF 50+ 36 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ 33 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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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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:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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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Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluid Tinted SPF 50+ 36 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluid Tinted SPF 50+ 36 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
Water • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Octocrylene • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Glycerin • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Cyclohexasiloxane • Cyclopentasiloxane • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • CI 77891 • Methylpropanediol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • CI 77492 • Decyl Glucoside • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Pentylene Glycol • Microcrystalline Cellulose • C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • CI 77491 • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Xanthan Gum • Mannitol • Xylitol • CI 77499 • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Citric Acid • Cellulose Gum • Rhamnose • Propylene Glycol • Ectoin • Tocopherol
Zinc Oxide • Water • Isododecane • CI 77891 • Corn Starch Modified • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Titanium Dioxide • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • CI 77492 • Silica • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Magnesium Sulfate • Pentylene Glycol • Propanediol • Stearalkonium Hectorite • CI 77491 • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Dimethicone • Sodium Citrate • CI 77499 • Propylene Carbonate • Ectoin • Mannitol • Propyl Gallate • Xylitol • Rhamnose • Citric Acid • Lauroyl Lysine • Tocopherol • Fructooligosaccharides • Caprylic Acid • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterBioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluid Tinted SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluid Tinted SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluid Tinted SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluid Tinted SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolBioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluid Tinted SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
Ci 77491 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a red/pink hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77491 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77491Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluid Tinted SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Mannitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a humectant and moisturizes the skin. In vitro (not tested on a living organism), mannitol displays antioxidant properties.
When found in aqueous solutions, mannitol tends to become acidic. This is because it loses a hydrogen ion. This is why mannitol can often be found with pH adjusting ingredients, such as sodium bicarbonate.
Fun fact: Mannitol can be found in foods as a sweetener. It can be naturally found in mushrooms, algae, fruits, and veggies.
Learn more about MannitolBioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluid Tinted SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 27.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolBioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluid Tinted SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Ci 77499 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It is created from mixing red and black iron oxides. This helps give shades of darkness to a product.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluid Tinted SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 29.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinBioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluid Tinted SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 30.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidBioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluid Tinted SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 31.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.
We don't have a description for Rhamnose.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluid Tinted SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 33.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 27.
Ectoin is a compound found naturally in some species of bacteria. In skincare, it can be synthetically created. It is an osmolyte, or a low-molecular weight organic compound that influences the properties of biological fluids.
In skincare, ectoin is used to stabilize proteins and provides skin protection as an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect our skin from environmental damage, such as pollution and UV rays.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluid Tinted SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 35.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 TocopherolBioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluid Tinted SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 36.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 30.
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