Bioderma Photoderm Fluide Max Sun Active Defense + AP SPF 100 Versus Soleil Toujours Mineral Ally Daily Face Glow Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sucrose Laurate
Emollient
C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion Stabilising
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
PEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Sodium Citrate
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCitric Acid
Buffering
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingXylitol
Humectant
Glycine Soja Oil
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantRhamnose
HumectantPolysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Fructooligosaccharides
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Water, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Homosalate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dibutyl Adipate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, CI 77891, Propylene Glycol, Sucrose Laurate, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, C20-22 Alcohols, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Tocopherol, PEG-8 Laurate, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Ectoin, Mannitol, Sodium Hydroxide, Xylitol, Glycine Soja Oil, CI 77491, Rhamnose, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Silica, Fructooligosaccharides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Zinc Oxide 20%
Cosmetic Colorant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
Antioxidant
L-Beta-Pinene
Perfuming
Bisabolol
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Citral
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningGeraniol
Perfuming
Glycerin
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emollient
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantIsoamyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Carvone
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Linalyl Acetate
Masking
Magnesium Sulfate
Menthol
Masking
Mica
Cosmetic ColorantMyrcene
Perfuming
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
P-Cymene
MaskingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Sorbitan Oleate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Squalane
Emollient
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer
Water
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc Oxide 20%, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, L-Beta-Pinene, Bisabolol, Butylene Glycol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Cetearyl Olivate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citral, Citric Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Ethylhexylglycerin, Geraniol, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 77492, Isoamyl Salicylate, Isopropyl Myristate, Jojoba Esters, Carvone, Limonene, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Magnesium Sulfate, Menthol, Mica, Myrcene, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, P-Cymene, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbitan Oleate, Sorbitan Olivate, Squalane, Synthetic Beeswax, CI 77891, Tocopheryl Acetate, Trihydroxystearin, Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer, Water, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is a lightweight emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Though it behaves like an oil, it is not technically one due to its chemical composition. It is very stable, resistant to oxidation, and unlikely to go rancid. In practice, that translates to a long shelf life and a consistently elegant skin feel.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this. Be sure to patch test if you have concerns.
Fractionated coconut oil and MCT Oil are both listed as Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride according to INCI. This is because INCI names are based on the ingredient’s final chemical composition and not its marketing name or source.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCi 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 77491Ci 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 77891Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidPropylene Glycol is a synthetic, colorless, odorless liquid that has been a staple in cosmetics for decades. It is a skin conditioning agent, humectant, and solvent.
As a humectant, it draw water to the skin to reduce flaking and restore suppleness. It's also a solvent that helps dissolve other actives and keeps formulas stable across temperature changes.
The CIR Expert Panel has confirmed this ingredient to be nontoxic and clinical studies show no sensitization at cosmetic use concentrations.
True allergic reactions are quite rare: a 15-year retrospective study of 6,751 patients found only 0.31% had a positive reaction (and less than half were considered clinically relevant).
It seemed that when sensitization does occur, it's most commonly linked to topical medication (like corticosteroids) and not cosmetics. Allergic contact dermatitis also appears largely limited to individuals with underlying skin conditions.
Overall, propylene glycol is a well-studied ingredient that most people can tolerate without issue.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolWater. 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
