Photoderm Spot SPF 50

Photoderm Spot SPF 50

3.0
34ingredients
SunscreenBioderma

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganOil-freeCruelty-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This sunscreen from Bioderma lists 34 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 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.

3 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • 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 repairAnti-agingReduces irritationScar healingBrighteningRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 3
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 4
    EctoinProtects against environmental stress and aging.
  • 5
    Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.

Full Ingredient List

34

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, dibutyl adipate, methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, diisopropyl sebacate, dicaprylyl carbonate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl triazone, glycerin, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, microcrystalline cellulose, pentylene glycol, brassica campestris/aleurites fordi oil copolymer, decyl glucoside, c20-22 alkyl phosphate, c20-22 alcohols, tocopheryl acetate, xanthan gum, citric acid, caprylyl glycol, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, ectoin, glycyrrhetinic acid, mannitol, xylitol, o-cymen-5-ol, rhamnose, propylene glycol, fructooligosaccharides, glabridin, tocopherol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, laminaria ochroleuca extract

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14decyl glucoside29propylene 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 Spot SPF 50 fragrance-free?

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

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

It depends on your specific triggers. Photoderm Spot SPF 50 contains 3 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 Spot SPF 50 against your own profile.