Bioderma Photoderm Nude Touch Mineral SPF 50+ - Light Versus Avène SPF50+ Mineral Cream
Updated on February 21, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Bioderma Photoderm Nude Touch Mineral SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
Avène SPF50+ Mineral Cream 29 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Bioderma Photoderm Nude Touch Mineral SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
Avène SPF50+ Mineral Cream 29 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isododecane
EmollientIsostearyl Isostearate
Emollient
Butyrospermum Parkii Oil
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientDipropylene Glycol
MaskingMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Silica
Abrasive
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Water
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polysilicone-11
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingPropyl Gallate
Antioxidant
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDecyl Glucoside
CleansingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Ectoin
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
Humectant
Xylitol
Humectant
Alumina
Abrasive
Magnesium Oxide
AbsorbentZinc Oxide, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Isostearyl Isostearate, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Titanium Dioxide, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Dipropylene Glycol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Water, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, CI 77492, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Polysilicone-11, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Salicylic Acid, Butylene Glycol, CI 77491, Capryloyl Glycine, Propyl Gallate, CI 77499, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Caprylyl Glycol, Decyl Glucoside, Tocopherol, Ectoin, Mannitol, Xylitol, Alumina, Magnesium Oxide
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Isodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlycerin
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Alumina
Abrasive
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
C30-45 Alkyl Methicone
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
C30-45 Olefin
Skin ConditioningCyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantOctyldodecanol
EmollientPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientSilk Amino Acids
HumectantSodium Chloride
Masking
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Talc
Abrasive
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTocopheryl Glucoside
EmollientWater
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTitanium Dioxide, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Triethylhexanoin, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Alumina, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Hexyl Laurate, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Stearic Acid, C30-45 Olefin, Cyclohexasiloxane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, CI 77492, Octyldodecanol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Silk Amino Acids, Sodium Chloride, Sorbic Acid, Talc, CI 77891, Tocopheryl Glucoside, 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.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaCaprylyl 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 GlycolCi 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 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 77492Titanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideWater. 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. Stay hydrated!
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Bioderma Photoderm Nude Touch Mineral SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
Avène SPF50+ Mineral Cream 29 ingredients
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