Photoderm Suncare Serum SPF50+ INCI List & Ingredients | Bioderma

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This sunscreen from Bioderma lists 25 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 2 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

5 known allergens in this formula

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Homosalate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

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

People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive 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 irritationScar healingAnti-agingBrighteningRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
3
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
4
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
5
EctoinProtects against environmental stress and aging.

Full Ingredient List

25

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, homosalate, glycerin, dibutyl adipate, ethylhexyl salicylate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, dimethicone, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, butyloctyl salicylate, ethylhexyl triazone, vp/hexadecene copolymer, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, arginine, benzyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, parfum, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, ectoin, ethylhexylglycerin, mannitol, sodium hyaluronate, tocopheryl acetate, disodium edta, terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract

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17parfum

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.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Photoderm Suncare Serum SPF50+ contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 2 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Photoderm Suncare Serum SPF50+ with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Photoderm Suncare Serum SPF50+ paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Photoderm Suncare Serum SPF50+'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 Suncare Serum SPF50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Photoderm Suncare Serum SPF50+ contains 5 flagged allergens and 0 irritants (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 Suncare Serum SPF50+ against your own profile.