Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Biodermal Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Face SPF 50+ versus Biodermal Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF50+ .
Published on March 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan sunscreens. They have a total of 13 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, 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
Biodermal Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Face SPF 50+ 28 ingredients
Biodermal Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF50+ 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is 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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Biodermal Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Face SPF 50+ 28 ingredients
Biodermal Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF50+ 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Biodermal Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Face SPF 50+ 28 ingredients
Biodermal Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF50+ 26 ingredients
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Hydroxide • Xanthan Gum • Propylene Glycol • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Citric Acid • Polyglycerin-3 • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Decyl Glucoside • Canola Oil • Dimethicone • Phenoxyethanol • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Cetearyl Alcohol • Diglycerin • Propanediol • Myristyl Myristate • Glycerin • Tapioca Starch • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Phenoxyethyl Caprylate • Water
Water • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Dibutyl Adipate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Tris-Biphenyl Triazine • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Propanediol • Silica • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • 1,2-Hexanediol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Cetyl Alcohol • Bis-Ethylhexyl Hydroxydimethoxy Benzylmalonate • Sarcosine • Sodium Hyaluronate • Decyl Glucoside • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Butylene Glycol • Pentylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Citric Acid • Disodium Phosphate • Sodium Benzoate
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Ingredients Explained
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Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateBiodermal Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Biodermal Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
Learn more about Xanthan GumBiodermal Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Biodermal Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 AcidBiodermal Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Biodermal Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl PhosphateBiodermal Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
Biodermal Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Vp/Eicosene Copolymer.
Biodermal Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Biodermal Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
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.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateBiodermal Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
Biodermal Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideBiodermal Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Biodermal Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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.
Learn more about PropanediolBiodermal Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Biodermal Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneBiodermal Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
Biodermal Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 TriazineBiodermal Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Biodermal Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateBiodermal Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Biodermal Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateBiodermal Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.
Biodermal Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 WaterBiodermal Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Face SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.
Biodermal Ultra Light Sun Fluid SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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