Photoderm MAX Cream SPF 50+

Photoderm MAX Cream SPF 50+

3.0
28ingredients
SunscreenBioderma

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganReef-safeCruelty-freeSilicone-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This sunscreen from Bioderma lists 28 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 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.

4 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
  • Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
  • Decyl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong 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.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairReduces irritationAnti-agingRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
  • 2
    EctoinProtects against environmental stress and aging.
  • 3
    Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.

Full Ingredient List

28

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, dicaprylyl carbonate, octocrylene, methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, cyclomethicone, c20-22 alkyl phosphate, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, ectoin, mannitol, xylitol, rhamnose, fructooligosaccharides, laminaria ochroleuca extract, c20-22 alcohols, decyl glucoside, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, pentylene glycol, xanthan gum, propylene glycol, citric acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, disodium edta, sodium hydroxide, chlorphenesin, phenoxyethanol

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18decyl glucoside22propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Is Photoderm MAX Cream SPF 50+ fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Photoderm MAX 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 MAX Cream SPF 50+ paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Photoderm MAX 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 MAX Cream SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Photoderm MAX Cream SPF 50+ contains 4 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 MAX Cream SPF 50+ against your own profile.