Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) versus Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free .
Published on December 04, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens 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 MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) 33 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
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:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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 MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) 33 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) 33 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free 26 ingredients
Water • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Octocrylene • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Glycerin • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Cyclohexasiloxane • Cyclopentasiloxane • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Methylpropanediol • Peg-Crosspolymer • C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate • C20-22 Alcohols • Decyl Glucoside • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Pentylene Glycol • Microcrystalline Cellulose • C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Xanthan Gum • Mannitol • Xylitol • Sodium Hydroxide • Cellulose Gum • Rhamnose • Propylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Ectoin • Tocopherol
Water • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Homosalate • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Dibutyl Adipate • Propanediol • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Methylpropanediol • Microcrystalline Cellulose • C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate • C20-22 Alcohols • C14-22 Alcohols • Capryloyl Glycine • Sodium Citrate • Cellulose Gum • Citric Acid • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Ectoin • Mannitol • Xylitol • Sodium Hydroxide • Rhamnose • Fructooligosaccharides • Caprylic Acid
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 1.
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 11.
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free contains this as ingredient number 5.
Methylpropanediol is a synthetic solvent and humectant.
As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients, helping to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. This ingredient has also been shown to have antimicrobial properties which makes it a preservative booster.
Methylpropanediol is able to add a bit of moisture to the skin. It also helps other ingredients be better absorbed into the skin, such as salicylic acid.
Learn more about MethylpropanediolBioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 14.
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free contains this as ingredient number 10.
We don't have a description for C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 16.
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free contains this as ingredient number 12.
We don't have a description for C20-22 Alcohols.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 17.
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free contains this as ingredient number 13.
Microcrystalline Cellulose is another name for refined wood pulp. It is used as an emulsifier and mattifying ingredient. As an emulsifier, it helps keep ingredients together.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 21.
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 28.
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free contains this as ingredient number 21.
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 MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 29.
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 30.
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free contains this as ingredient number 23.
Cellulose Gum is a water-soluble polymer that comes from cellulose. It is used to change the texture of a product and to help stabilize emulsions.
As an emulsifier, cellulose gum specifically thicken the texture of water-based products.
This ingredient is considered hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Cellulose Gum can be found in cosmetics, food, and other household goods such as paper products.
Learn more about Cellulose GumBioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 31.
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Rhamnose.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 32.
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free contains this as ingredient number 24.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidBioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 34.
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 35.
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free contains this as ingredient number 20.
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Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) 33 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free 26 ingredients
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Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) 33 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free 26 ingredients
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