Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bioderma Photoderm Nude Touch SPF 50+ versus Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ .
Last updated on September 18, 2023. Published on March 19, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 15 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and silicones
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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 Nude Touch SPF 50+ 30 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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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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 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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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 Nude Touch SPF 50+ 30 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Bioderma Photoderm Nude Touch SPF 50+ 30 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ 33 ingredients
Zinc Oxide • Dimethicone • Isododecane • Isostearyl Isostearate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract • Titanium Dioxide • Propylheptyl Caprylate • Dipropylene Glycol • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Silica • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Water • Hdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer • Peg-10 Dimethicone • CI 77492 • Polysilicone-11 • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Salicylic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Capryloyl Glycine • Propyl Gallate • CI 77491 • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Caprylyl Glycol • Decyl Glucoside • Tocopherol • Ectoin • Mannitol • Xylitol
Zinc Oxide • Water • Isododecane • CI 77891 • Corn Starch Modified • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Titanium Dioxide • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • CI 77492 • Silica • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Magnesium Sulfate • Pentylene Glycol • Propanediol • Stearalkonium Hectorite • CI 77491 • Hydrogenated Lecithin • Dimethicone • Sodium Citrate • CI 77499 • Propylene Carbonate • Ectoin • Mannitol • Propyl Gallate • Xylitol • Rhamnose • Citric Acid • Lauroyl Lysine • Tocopherol • Fructooligosaccharides • Caprylic Acid • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
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Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideBioderma Photoderm Nude Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
Bioderma Photoderm Nude Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneBioderma Photoderm Nude Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideBioderma Photoderm Nude Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaBioderma Photoderm Nude Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 Nude Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Ci 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 77492Bioderma Photoderm Nude Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneBioderma Photoderm Nude Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Propyl Gallate is an antioxidant and is a fragrance.
Bioderma Photoderm Nude Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Ci 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 77491Bioderma Photoderm Nude Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is created from the hydrogenation of lecithin. Hydrogenation is a chemical reaction between molecule hydrogen and another element.
Hydrogenated Lecithin is an emollient and emulsifier. As an emollient, it helps soften skin by trapping moisture within.
The phospholipids in Hydrogenated Lecithin can produce liposomes. Liposomes help other ingredients get through the skin barrier to be better absorbed.
As an emulsifier, it prevents oil and water ingredients from separating.
Learn more about Hydrogenated LecithinBioderma Photoderm Nude Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 Nude Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 27.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 Nude Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 Nude Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 29.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 Nude Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 30.
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.
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