Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bioderma Cicabio SPF 50+ versus Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF50+ .
Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on November 24, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, parabens or 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.
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Ingredient Info
Bioderma Cicabio SPF 50+ 37 ingredients
Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF50+ 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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
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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 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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 Cicabio SPF 50+ 37 ingredients
Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF50+ 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Bioderma Cicabio SPF 50+ 37 ingredients
Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF50+ 23 ingredients
Water • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Homosalate • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Dibutyl Adipate • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Butylene Glycol • Lauroyl Lysine • Propanediol • Silica • Sodium Citrate • Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer • Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 • Pentylene Glycol • Copper Sulfate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Ectoin • Mannitol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Xylitol • Zinc Sulfate • Vitis Vinifera Vine Extract • Rhamnose • Polysorbate 60 • Sorbitan Isostearate • Asiaticoside • Madecassic Acid • Asiatic Acid • Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester • Fructooligosaccharides • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Water • Homosalate • Dicaprylyl Ether • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Octocrylene • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Alcohol Denat. • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Glycerin • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Propanediol • Triethanolamine • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Caprylyl Glycol • CI 40800 • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Phenoxyethanol • Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Tocopherol • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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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 Cicabio SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateBioderma Cicabio SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for Diisopropyl Sebacate.
Bioderma Cicabio SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 TriazineBioderma Cicabio SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBioderma Cicabio SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateBioderma Cicabio SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneBioderma Cicabio SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolBioderma Cicabio SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolBioderma Cicabio SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 20.
Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.
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Bioderma Cicabio SPF 50+ 37 ingredients
Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF50+ 23 ingredients
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Bioderma Cicabio SPF 50+ 37 ingredients
Vichy Capital Soleil Cell Protect Invisible UVA + UVB Sun Protection Spray SPF50+ 23 ingredients
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