Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ versus Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 .
Last updated on January 12, 2024. Published on January 19, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 19 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
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, 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.
Ingredient Info
Bioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ 34 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 35 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
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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 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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 😥
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Bioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ 34 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Bioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ 34 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 35 ingredients
Water • Dibutyl Adipate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Propanediol • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate • Glycerin • Brassica Campestris Extract • C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate • 1,2-Hexanediol • C20-22 Alcohols • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate • Sodium Citrate • Xanthan Gum • Cellulose Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Ectoin • Mannitol • Xylitol • O-Cymen-5-Ol • Sodium Hydroxide • Rhamnose • Citric Acid • Tocopherol • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Fructooligosaccharides • Propylheptyl Caprylate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Water • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Homosalate • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Dibutyl Adipate • Propanediol • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Glycerin • Silica • CI 77891 • Sucrose Laurate • Undecane • C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • C20-22 Alcohols • Sodium Polyacrylate • Tridecane • Capryloyl Glycine • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Citrate • Caprylyl Glycol • Ectoin • Mannitol • Xylitol • Rhamnose • Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate • Lysine • Magnesium Chloride • Fructooligosaccharides • Caprylic Acid • Tocopherol • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
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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 Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dibutyl Adipate is an emollient and solvent. It is created from butyl alcohol and adipic acid.
As a solvent, Dibutyl Adipate helps mix and disperse ingredients evenly.
Dibutyl Adipate is soluble in water and organic solvents. It does not absorb UV rays.
Learn more about Dibutyl AdipateBioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
We don't have a description for C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate.
Bioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for C20-22 Alcohols.
Bioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateBioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 23.
Ectoin is a compound found naturally in some species of bacteria. In skincare, it can be synthetically created. It is an osmolyte, or a low-molecular weight organic compound that influences the properties of biological fluids.
In skincare, ectoin is used to stabilize proteins and provides skin protection as an antioxidant. Antioxidants help protect our skin from environmental damage, such as pollution and UV rays.
Bioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Mannitol is a sugar alcohol. It is a humectant and moisturizes the skin. In vitro (not tested on a living organism), mannitol displays antioxidant properties.
When found in aqueous solutions, mannitol tends to become acidic. This is because it loses a hydrogen ion. This is why mannitol can often be found with pH adjusting ingredients, such as sodium bicarbonate.
Fun fact: Mannitol can be found in foods as a sweetener. It can be naturally found in mushrooms, algae, fruits, and veggies.
Learn more about MannitolBioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Xylitol is a humectant and prebiotic. It can help with dry skin.
In studies, xylitol has been shown to improve dry skin. It decreased transepidermal water loss, or when water passes through the skin and evaporates. Xylitol also showed to help improve the biomechanical properties of the skin barrier.
The prebiotic property of xylitol may also help reinforce our skin's natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome prevents infection by bad bacteria and helps with hydration.
As a humectant, Xylitol helps draw moisture from both the air and from deeper skin layers. This helps keep skin hydrated.
Xylitol is a sugar alcohol and commonly used as a sugar substitute. It is naturally occurring in plants such as strawberries and pumpkin.
Learn more about XylitolBioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 26.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideBioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
We don't have a description for Rhamnose.
Bioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 27.
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolBioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 29.
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 33.
We don't have a description for Diisopropyl Sebacate.
Bioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 30.
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
Fructooligosaccharides is an alternative sweetener. It is often derived from the blue agave plant.
Fructooligosaccharides is a prebiotic and helps to hydrate the skin. Emerging studies are also showing fructooligosaccharides to have antioxidant properties.
As a humectant, Fructooligosaccharides helps draw moisture to the skin, helping to hydrate the skin.
Bananas, onions, garlic, asparagus, jícama, and leeks also contain fructooligosaccharides.
Learn more about FructooligosaccharidesBioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 31.
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 31.
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract is a type of kelp. It helps sooth and hydrate the skin. By nourishing the skin's barrier, it may also help relieve irritation.
Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract contains both lipids and antioxidants. The lipids nourish the skin's barrier. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
This ingredient is good for soothing sensitive skin.
Many different types of algae have different benefits.
Learn more about Laminaria Ochroleuca ExtractBioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 34.
Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 35.
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