Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vichy SPF 50+ Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily versus Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+ .
Published on August 07, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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.
Ingredient Info
Vichy SPF 50+ Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily 27 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+ 43 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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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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Vichy SPF 50+ Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily 27 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+ 43 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Vichy SPF 50+ Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily 27 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+ 43 ingredients
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Silica • Isopropyl Myristate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Glycerin • C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer • Propanediol • Niacinamide • Drometrizole Trisiloxane • Perlite • Tocopherol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydrolyzed Rice Protein • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Pentylene Glycol • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Triethanolamine • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Vitreoscilla Ferment • Parfum
Water • Dibutyl Adipate • Octocrylene • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Propanediol • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Glycerin • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Corn Starch Modified • Dicaprylyl Ether • Silica • Tocopherol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Decyl Glucoside • C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate • C20-22 Alcohols • 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate • Coco-Glucoside • Pentylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Squalane • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Citrate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Glycine Soja Oil • Citric Acid • Ectoin • Mannitol • Xylitol • Polysorbate 60 • Rhamnose • Propylene Glycol • Asiaticoside • Madecassic Acid • Asiatic Acid • Sorbitan Isostearate • Fructooligosaccharides • Caprylic Acid • Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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 WaterVichy SPF 50+ Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily contains this as ingredient number 1.
Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaVichy SPF 50+ Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily contains this as ingredient number 4.
Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 TriazineVichy SPF 50+ Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily contains this as ingredient number 8.
Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneVichy SPF 50+ Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily contains this as ingredient number 9.
Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinVichy SPF 50+ Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily contains this as ingredient number 10.
Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolVichy SPF 50+ Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily contains this as ingredient number 12.
Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 TocopherolVichy SPF 50+ Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily contains this as ingredient number 16.
Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 GlycolVichy SPF 50+ Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily contains this as ingredient number 19.
Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolVichy SPF 50+ Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily contains this as ingredient number 22.
Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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.
Learn more about ParfumVichy SPF 50+ Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily contains this as ingredient number 27.
Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 44.
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Vichy SPF 50+ Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily 27 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+ 43 ingredients
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Vichy SPF 50+ Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily 27 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+ 43 ingredients
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Vichy SPF 50+ Capital Soleil UV-Age Daily 27 ingredients
Bioderma Photoderm Spot-Age SPF50+ 43 ingredients
Alba_m99
God sunscreen but not for me
It's a great sunscreen but a shame that when you reapply it it starts to peel the skin. And I have tried everything...
God sunscreen but not for me
It's a great sunscreen but a shame that when you reapply it it starts to peel the skin. And I have tried everything so that it does not happen but it happens anyway.
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