Bioderma Photoderm Aquafluide SPF 50+ Versus Clinique UV Solutions Brightening + Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 PA+++
This chemical sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDibutyl Adipate
EmollientDiethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
UV Absorber
Corn Starch Modified
AbsorbentGlycerin
Humectant
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Emollient
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Microcrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentC20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
Emulsion Stabilising
Cellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
O-Cymen-5-Ol
Antimicrobial
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingRhamnose
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientWater, 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
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifying
Isononyl Isononanoate
EmollientDiethylhexyl Succinate
EmollientCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Sodium Chloride
MaskingCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Trimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Oryzanol
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Biosaccharide Gum-1
Humectant
7-Dehydrocholesterol
Emulsion StabilisingDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingDimethicone Silylate
Lecithin
Emollient
Propylene Carbonate
SolventXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Dextrin
AbsorbentTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Zinc Oxide, Dicaprylyl Ether, Isododecane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Titanium Dioxide, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Niacinamide, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate, Isononyl Isononanoate, Diethylhexyl Succinate, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Silica, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Litchi Chinensis Seed Extract, Caffeine, Oryzanol, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Biosaccharide Gum-1, 7-Dehydrocholesterol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Dimethicone Silylate, Lecithin, Propylene Carbonate, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Hydroxide, Isostearic Acid, Dextrin, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77492, CI 77491
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolTocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E.
You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells.
Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes.
It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks.
This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage.
This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.
In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading.
Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products.
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. Remember to 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 Gum
