Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch Spf 50+
81/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch is an SPF 50+ mineral formula using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide with a matte, covering finish. It stays matte and keeps a low chance of white cast despite being fully mineral, though it has a medium feel. It does not tend to sting, has low breakout risk, and works okay under makeup. With a strong score of 80.8 and good protection, it is a polished mineral option for those who want coverage without an obvious cast.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- β0.4 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Low
65
- +100 Starting score
- β27.5 Zinc Oxide at #1 (nano)
- β17.5 Titanium Dioxide at #7 (nano)
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β5 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #4
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +37.5 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +2.6 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane)
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Heavy feel
Medium
52
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Zinc Oxide at #1
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #7
- +8.4 Volatile hydrocarbon at #3, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Medium
63
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Hydrogenated Lecithin)
- β28 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #9, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Zinc Oxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 9.5 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Corn Starch Modified, Lauroyl Lysine)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Ectoin)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 10 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Corn Starch Modified, Silica, Lauroyl Lysine)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 4 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 3.8 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation (tinted) (nano)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (33)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 3.8 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted) (nano)
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2 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Colorant or pigment
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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10 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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15 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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17 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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19 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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pH adjuster
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21 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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Supporting ingredient
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23 Ectoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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24 Mannitol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
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26 Xylitol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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27 Rhamnose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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28 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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30 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Botanical extract
Does Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch leave a white cast?
No, it keeps a low chance of white cast despite being fully mineral. The finish is matte with a covering effect.
Is the Bioderma Photoderm Cover Touch Spf 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is a fully mineral formula using zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. It contains no chemical UV filters.
Is it good for oily skin and is it good overall?
It dries matte with low breakout risk, so it generally suits oilier skin, and it scores a strong 80.8 with good protection. It is a polished mineral option with coverage.