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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF 40 versus Uriage Bariésun Fragrance Free Spray SPF50+ .

Last updated on September 08, 2023. Published on November 08, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen French Brand France
Sunscreen French Brand France

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
40
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (5)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

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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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Uriage Bariésun Fragrance Free Spray SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.

As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.

Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 5.

Uriage Bariésun Fragrance Free Spray SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Mixed

Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant. Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away.

It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.

Decyl Glucoside also helps stabilize the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.

This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.

Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.

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Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 8.

Uriage Bariésun Fragrance Free Spray SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.

4
What it does: Emulsifying

We don't have a description for C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate.

Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 9.

Uriage Bariésun Fragrance Free Spray SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for C20-22 Alcohols.

Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 10.

Uriage Bariésun Fragrance Free Spray SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Uriage Bariésun Fragrance Free Spray SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 22.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Uriage Bariésun Fragrance Free Spray SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.

8
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 13.

Uriage Bariésun Fragrance Free Spray SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.

9
What it does: Buffering
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 19.

Uriage Bariésun Fragrance Free Spray SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.

10
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Uriage Bariésun Fragrance Free Spray SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 25.

11
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 23.

Uriage Bariésun Fragrance Free Spray SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 29.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

32% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
34% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet

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