Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis sunscreen from Bioderma lists 35 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- HomosalateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
- Ethylhexyl salicylateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
- Sodium hydroxideStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3EctoinProtects against environmental stress and aging.
- 4AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 5ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
35INCI (full list, INCI order): water, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, homosalate, diisopropyl sebacate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, dibutyl adipate, propanediol, ethylhexyl salicylate, ethylhexyl triazone, glycerin, silica, ci 77891, sucrose laurate, undecane, c20-22 alkyl phosphate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, c20-22 alcohols, sodium polyacrylate, tridecane, capryloyl glycine, sodium hydroxide, sodium citrate, caprylyl glycol, ectoin, mannitol, xylitol, rhamnose, sodium lauroyl glutamate, lysine, magnesium chloride, fructooligosaccharides, caprylic/capric triglyceride, tocopherol, helianthus annuus seed oil, laminaria ochroleuca extract
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
Frequently asked questions
Is Photoderm Cream SPF 50 fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Photoderm Cream SPF 50's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.
Is Photoderm Cream SPF 50 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Photoderm Cream SPF 50's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is Photoderm Cream SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Photoderm Cream SPF 50 contains 2 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Photoderm Cream SPF 50 against your own profile.

