Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 Versus D'Alba UV Essence Waterfull Tone-Up Purple Correcting Sun Cream SPF 50+
Updated on May 13, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 33 ingredients
D'Alba UV Essence Waterfull Tone-Up Purple Correcting Sun Cream SPF 50+ 68 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 33 ingredients
D'Alba UV Essence Waterfull Tone-Up Purple Correcting Sun Cream SPF 50+ 68 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingBrassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Boron Nitride
AbsorbentSalicylic Acid
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Rhamnose
HumectantGinkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Propyl Gallate
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Corn Starch Modified, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer, 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, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningPropanediol
Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Polysilicone-15
UV Filter
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientDiphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
2,3-Butanediol
HumectantEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningTuber Magnatum Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningStellaria Media Extract
Skin ConditioningPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Houttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract
Cleansing
Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Buddleja Davidii Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Thymus Vulgaris Extract
Perfuming
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Water
MaskingCentaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Methylpropanediol
SolventVp/Eicosene Copolymer
Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAlumina
Abrasive
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Squalane
Emollient
Polyether-1
Lactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningGlutathione
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum
Skin ConditioningBiosaccharide Gum-1
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Wine
Skin ConditioningUltramarines
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Polysilicone-15, Niacinamide, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, 2,3-Butanediol, Ethylhexyl Triazone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Tuber Magnatum Extract, Tocopherol, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Stellaria Media Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract, Adansonia Digitata Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Buddleja Davidii Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Thymus Vulgaris Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Water, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Butylene Glycol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Methylpropanediol, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate, Glycerin, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sucrose Stearate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Stearoxy Ether, Stearic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alumina, Glyceryl Caprylate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Xanthan Gum, Adenosine, Squalane, Polyether-1, Lactobacillus Ferment, Glutathione, Allantoin, Panthenol, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Maltodextrin, Wine, Ultramarines, Limonene
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl 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 TriazoneTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan 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 GumIngredient Ratings
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Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 33 ingredients
D'Alba UV Essence Waterfull Tone-Up Purple Correcting Sun Cream SPF 50+ 68 ingredients
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