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Nivea UV Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ Versus Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30

Sunscreen

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Updated on September 18, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Nivea UV Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ 16 ingredients

Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 33 ingredients

What's inside

At a glance

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Nivea UV Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++ 16 ingredients

Bioderma Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30 33 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

UV Super Water Gel SPF 50 PA+++

Water

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV Absorber

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Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial

Propylene Glycol

Humectant

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Dimethicone

Emollient

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Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant

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Phellodendron Chinense Bark Extract

Emollient

Akebia Quinata Seed Extract

Skin Protecting

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant

0 / 0 Vitamin E Icon

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Carbomer

Iron Hydroxide

BHT

Methylparaben

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Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol Denat., Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phellodendron Chinense Bark Extract, Akebia Quinata Seed Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Carbomer, Iron Hydroxide, BHT, Methylparaben

Photoderm AKN Mat SPF 30

Water

Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

UV Filter

Corn Starch Modified

Absorbent

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Emulsifying

Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi Oil Copolymer

Skin Conditioning

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

1,2-Hexanediol

Skin Conditioning

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Silica

Decyl Glucoside

Glycolic Acid

Boron Nitride

Salicylic Acid

Tocopheryl Acetate

Propylene Glycol

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Xanthan Gum

Sodium Hydroxide

Polysorbate 60

Sorbitan Isostearate

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Ectoin

Mannitol

Xylitol

Rhamnose

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Skin Conditioning

Fructooligosaccharides

Humectant

Propyl Gallate

Antioxidant

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract

Skin Conditioning

Parfum

Masking

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).

DHHB is well-liked for:

DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.

This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.

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Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber, UV Filter

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%.

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Propylene Glycol

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 develop a rash when using this ingredient.

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Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning

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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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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