Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 (Australia) Versus Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free
Updated on September 29, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 (Australia) 5 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free 26 ingredients
About this product
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Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 (Australia) 5 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Max SPF 50+ Spray, Fragrance-free 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Dibutyl Adipate
EmollientPropanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Methylpropanediol
SolventMicrocrystalline Cellulose
AbsorbentC20-22 Alkyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingC20-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingC14-22 Alcohols
Emulsion StabilisingCapryloyl Glycine
CleansingSodium Citrate
BufferingCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingEctoin
Skin Conditioning
Mannitol
HumectantXylitol
HumectantSodium Hydroxide
BufferingRhamnose
HumectantFructooligosaccharides
HumectantCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingWater, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Homosalate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dibutyl Adipate, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylpropanediol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate, C20-22 Alcohols, C14-22 Alcohols, Capryloyl Glycine, Sodium Citrate, Cellulose Gum, Citric Acid, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, Ectoin, Mannitol, Xylitol, Sodium Hydroxide, Rhamnose, Fructooligosaccharides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateEthylhexyl 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 TriazoneYou 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 TriazineIngredient Ratings
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