Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 versus Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) .
Published on October 04, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain 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.
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Ingredient Info
ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 29 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) 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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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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ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 29 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) 33 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 29 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) 33 ingredients
Water • Octocrylene • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Propanediol • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Dimethicone • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Polysilicone-15 • Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Tromethamine • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Silica • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • 1,2-Hexanediol • Polysorbate 60 • Peg-10 Dimethicone • Sodium Hyaluronate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Parfum • Disodium EDTA • Peg-8 • Tocopherol • Tropolone • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Ascorbic Acid • Citric Acid
Water • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Octocrylene • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Glycerin • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Cyclohexasiloxane • Cyclopentasiloxane • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Methylpropanediol • Peg-Crosspolymer • C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate • C20-22 Alcohols • Decyl Glucoside • Glyceryl Stearate Citrate • Pentylene Glycol • Microcrystalline Cellulose • C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Xanthan Gum • Mannitol • Xylitol • Sodium Hydroxide • Cellulose Gum • Rhamnose • Propylene Glycol • Citric Acid • Ectoin • Tocopherol
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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.
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 WaterISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 1.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 3.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 TriazineISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 11.
1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.
In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.
ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 GumISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 27.
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.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 25.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 23.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 TocopherolISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 36.
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 AcidISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 29.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) contains this as ingredient number 34.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 29 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) 33 ingredients
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ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 29 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) 33 ingredients
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ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water SPF 50 29 ingredients
Mixch
Per me è un NO
Molto leggero ma fa pilling!!
Inoltre irrita le zone sensibili: pizzica, arrossa e fa uscire piccoli brufoletti rossi che...
Per me è un NO
Molto leggero ma fa pilling!!
Inoltre irrita le zone sensibili: pizzica, arrossa e fa uscire piccoli brufoletti rossi che spariscono interrompendone l'uso.
Bioderma Photoderm MAX Aquafluide SPF 50+ (Clear) 33 ingredients
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