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Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+ Versus Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+

Sunscreen

French Brand

Updated on July 10, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Ingredient Info

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Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+ 45 ingredients

Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ 28 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+ 45 ingredients

Avène Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+ 28 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+

Water

Skin Conditioning

Dibutyl Adipate

Emollient

Octocrylene

UV Absorber

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

UV Filter

Tetrabutyl Ethylidenebisphenol

Antioxidant

Propanediol

Solvent

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV Absorber

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Emollient

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Ascorbyl Glucoside

Corn Starch Modified

Dicaprylyl Ether

Silica

Tocopherol

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Cetearyl Alcohol

Emollient

2 / 1 Fatty Alcohol Icon

Decyl Glucoside

Cleansing

C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate

Emulsifying

C20-22 Alcohols

Emulsion Stabilising

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Coco-Glucoside

Pentylene Glycol

Xanthan Gum

Squalane

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Citrate

1,2-Hexanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

Glycol

Glycine Soja Oil

Citric Acid

Ectoin

Mannitol

Xylitol

Polysorbate 60

Rhamnose

Propylene Glycol

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Asiaticoside

Madecassic Acid

Asiatic Acid

Sorbitan Isostearate

1-2 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Fructooligosaccharides

Humectant

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract

Skin Conditioning

Parfum

Masking

Water, Dibutyl Adipate, Octocrylene, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Tetrabutyl Ethylidenebisphenol, Propanediol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Corn Starch Modified, Dicaprylyl Ether, Silica, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Decyl Glucoside, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Coco-Glucoside, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Squalane, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Citrate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycol, Glycine Soja Oil, Citric Acid, Ectoin, Mannitol, Xylitol, Polysorbate 60, Rhamnose, Propylene Glycol, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Fructooligosaccharides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Parfum

Solaire UV Mineral Multi-Defense Sunscreen SPF 50+

Zinc Oxide 12%

Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Propanediol

Jojoba Esters

Tridecyl Salicylate

Methylheptyl Isostearate

Skin Conditioning

Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate

Emulsifying

Nylon-12

Niacinamide

Methylpropanediol

Coco-Caprylate

Silica

Sodium Chloride

Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Caprylyl Glycol

Bisabolol

Allantoin

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Skin Conditioning

Lecithin

Emollient

Phenylpropanol

Masking

Helianthus Annuus Extract

Emollient

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Isostearic Acid

Cleansing

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.

It is a:

Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
Emollient, helping to soften skin
Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservatives

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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.

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Propanediol

Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

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.

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Silica

Abrasive, Absorbent

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.

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Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

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 Hydroxide

Tocopherol

Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water