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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Uriage Dépiderm Anti-Brown Spot Daytime Care SPF50+ versus Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF 40 .

Published on March 20, 2024

Overview

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 common allergens, oils or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Day Moisturizer French Brand France
Sunscreen French Brand France

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
40

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (5)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Uriage Dépiderm Anti-Brown Spot Daytime Care SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Dicaprylyl 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.

Uriage Dépiderm Anti-Brown Spot Daytime Care SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.

Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Uriage Dépiderm Anti-Brown Spot Daytime Care SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.

Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 12.

4
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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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Uriage Dépiderm Anti-Brown Spot Daytime Care SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 25.

Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 11.

5
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Uriage Dépiderm Anti-Brown Spot Daytime Care SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.

Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 13.

6
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

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:

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Uriage Dépiderm Anti-Brown Spot Daytime Care SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 32.

Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 23.

7
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Uriage Dépiderm Anti-Brown Spot Daytime Care SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 33.

Bioderma Photoderm Spray SPF 40 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

38% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
32% are loved or liked
14% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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