ISDIN Fotoprotector Transparent Spray Wet Skin SPF 50 Versus Bioderma Photoderm Bronz Spray SPF 50+
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
ISDIN Fotoprotector Transparent Spray Wet Skin SPF 50 22 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Bronz Spray SPF 50+ 49 ingredients
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About this product
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ISDIN Fotoprotector Transparent Spray Wet Skin SPF 50 22 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Bronz Spray SPF 50+ 49 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Isobutane
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientPropylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer
Butane
Propane
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Parfum
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
MaskingTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol
UV AbsorberTocopherol
Antioxidant
Citral
Perfuming
Alcohol Denat., Isobutane, Dicaprylyl Ether, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Octocrylene, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Water, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer, Butane, Propane, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Parfum, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl P-Cresol, Tocopherol, Citral
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Methylpropanediol
SolventEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantRhamnose
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
HumectantLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Oleoyl Tyrosine
Skin ConditioningMedicago Sativa Extract
TonicSqualane
Emollient
Juglans Regia Shell Extract
Skin ConditioningHypericum Perforatum Extract
AntimicrobialAcetyl Hexapeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Dextran
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingC20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingTrilinolein
Skin ConditioningAspartic Acid
MaskingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCoco-Glucoside
CleansingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Trilinolenin
EmollientTriolein
Skin Conditioning
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingOleic Acid
Emollient
Tripalmitin
Skin ConditioningTristearin
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Copper Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingDisodium EDTA
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Octocrylene, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Glycerin, Methylpropanediol, Ectoin, Mannitol, Xylitol, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Acetyl Tyrosine, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oleoyl Tyrosine, Medicago Sativa Extract, Squalane, Juglans Regia Shell Extract, Hypericum Perforatum Extract, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Dextran, Isopropyl Myristate, Decyl Glucoside, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, Trilinolein, Aspartic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Coco-Glucoside, Butylene Glycol, Trilinolenin, Triolein, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Oleic Acid, Tripalmitin, Tristearin, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Copper Gluconate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 OctocryleneDicaprylyl 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.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneWater. 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 WaterYou might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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ISDIN Fotoprotector Transparent Spray Wet Skin SPF 50 22 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Bronz Spray SPF 50+ 49 ingredients
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ISDIN Fotoprotector Transparent Spray Wet Skin SPF 50 22 ingredients
It was so bad except for the fact that it was a spray so I don't have to use my hands, but it irritated my skin, burnt me whenever I sprayed it and sometimes a tear would pass down my face because of the sting. Please don't get this, it was also really expensive for nooo reason.
