Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ versus Ducray Melascreen UV Light Cream SPF50+ .
Last updated on December 06, 2023. Published on December 27, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
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 Lait ULTRA SPF50+ 34 ingredients
Ducray Melascreen UV Light Cream SPF50+ 25 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 😥
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Bioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ 34 ingredients
Ducray Melascreen UV Light Cream SPF50+ 25 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Bioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ 34 ingredients
Ducray Melascreen UV Light Cream SPF50+ 25 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 • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Cetearyl Isononanoate • Diisopropyl Adipate • Isodecyl Neopentanoate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Decyl Glucoside • Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate • C10-18 Triglycerides • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Benzoic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Glyceryl Behenate • Glyceryl Dibehenate • Propylene Glycol • Silica • Sodium Hydroxide • Tribehenin • Xanthan Gum
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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.
Ducray Melascreen UV Light Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateBioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ducray Melascreen UV Light Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone is a photostable UV absorber. It protects in the UVB and UVA II range. 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.
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone is oil soluble and highly photostable.
Bioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Ducray Melascreen UV Light Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Ducray Melascreen UV Light Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneBioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Ducray Melascreen UV Light Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 Lait ULTRA SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Ducray Melascreen UV Light Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
Ducray Melascreen UV Light Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
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.
Ducray Melascreen UV Light Cream SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
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Bioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ 34 ingredients
Ducray Melascreen UV Light Cream SPF50+ 25 ingredients
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Bioderma Photoderm Lait ULTRA SPF50+ 34 ingredients
Ducray Melascreen UV Light Cream SPF50+ 25 ingredients
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