Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bioderma Photoderm Aquafluide SPF 50+ versus Avène Very High Protection Fragrance-Free Fluid Ultra Light SPF 50+ .
Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on June 14, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe sunscreens. They have a total of 6 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones 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.
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Ingredient Info
Bioderma Photoderm Aquafluide SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
Avène Very High Protection Fragrance-Free Fluid Ultra Light SPF 50+ 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 🎉
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 😥
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 🎉
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 😥
At a glance
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Bioderma Photoderm Aquafluide SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
Avène Very High Protection Fragrance-Free Fluid Ultra Light SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Bioderma Photoderm Aquafluide SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
Avène Very High Protection Fragrance-Free Fluid Ultra Light SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
Water • Dibutyl Adipate • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Corn Starch Modified • Glycerin • Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Microcrystalline Cellulose • C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate • C20-22 Alcohols • Caprylyl Glycol • Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate • Cellulose Gum • Ectoin • Mannitol • Xylitol • O-Cymen-5-Ol • Xanthan Gum • Rhamnose • Sodium Hydroxide • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Tocopherol • Propylheptyl Caprylate
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Oryza Sativa Starch • Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine • Water • Glycerin • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Glyceryl Stearate • Stearyl Alcohol • Tapioca Starch • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Benzoic Acid • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylyl Glycol • Glyceryl Behenate • Glyceryl Dibehenate • Ppg-1-Peg-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether • CI 17200 • Tocopheryl Glucoside • Tribehenin • Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
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 Aquafluide SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Avène Very High Protection Fragrance-Free Fluid Ultra Light SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.
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 rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateBioderma Photoderm Aquafluide SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Avène Very High Protection Fragrance-Free Fluid Ultra Light SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Photoderm Aquafluide SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Avène Very High Protection Fragrance-Free Fluid Ultra Light SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 Photoderm Aquafluide SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Avène Very High Protection Fragrance-Free Fluid Ultra Light SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Photoderm Aquafluide SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Avène Very High Protection Fragrance-Free Fluid Ultra Light SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 GumBioderma Photoderm Aquafluide SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Avène Very High Protection Fragrance-Free Fluid Ultra Light SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Bioderma Photoderm Aquafluide SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
Avène Very High Protection Fragrance-Free Fluid Ultra Light SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Bioderma Photoderm Aquafluide SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
Avène Very High Protection Fragrance-Free Fluid Ultra Light SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Avène Very High Protection Fragrance-Free Fluid Ultra Light SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
Manon
good but sticky
I like it, it doesn't give me any acne unlike others I've tried before. However, it is a bit sticky at first and it takes a bit...
good but sticky
I like it, it doesn't give me any acne unlike others I've tried before. However, it is a bit sticky at first and it takes a bit long to absorb but I'd rather have the sickness than the acne so i'll be sticking with this. I'd also like this to have a bit more of a glowy finish since it mattifies my skin a bit, but overall it's good.
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