Bioderma Photoderm Eau Solaire Bronz SPF 30
89/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Bioderma Photoderm Eau Solaire Bronz is an SPF 30 chemical sunscreen built on a modern filter set including Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, all known for strong, photostable UVA and UVB coverage. It has a balanced finish with low white cast, sits lightweight on skin and is generally non-stinging, so it tends to layer well under makeup. Its breakout potential is rated low, making it a sensible pick for most skin types. With an excellent protection rating and a score of 89.1/100, this is a strong, well-rounded daily option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
90
- +34.2 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +20.9)
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #7, UV filter
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #8, UV filter
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #11, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- β7.6 UVB coverage saturated
- β1.5 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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Eye sting
Low
86
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Octisalate at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
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Fabric stains
Low
85
- +100 Starting score
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #4, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Hydrating
LightNourishing
- β 4 Glycerin at #10, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Ectoin)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 6 4 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Diisopropyl Sebacate, β¦)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
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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 (32)
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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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus)
- β 34.2 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 17.6 UV protection
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9 Undecane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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10 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Plant oil, an emollient
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13 Tridecane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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16 Fragrance
Fragrance
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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pH adjuster
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21 Ectoin
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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22 Mannitol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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23 Xylitol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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24 Rhamnose
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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pH adjuster
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26 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Botanical extract
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Botanical extract
- 1 β nourishing emollient lipid
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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32 Dextran
Supporting ingredient
Does Bioderma Photoderm Eau Solaire Bronz leave a white cast?
No, its white cast is rated low. As a chemical SPF 30 with modern filters, it has a balanced finish that tends to disappear into skin without a chalky residue.
Is the Bioderma Photoderm Eau Solaire Bronz SPF 30 mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen. It uses modern filters including Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone and Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, with no zinc or titanium.
Is Bioderma Photoderm Eau Solaire Bronz any good?
Yes, it scores 89.1/100 with an excellent protection rating. It is lightweight, low in white cast and works well under makeup, making it a strong all-round daily pick.