Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Compact SPF 50+
79/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Compact SPF 50+ is a pressed mineral compact using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide, so it relies entirely on physical UV filters. It has a balanced finish with low white cast and does not sting, though its compact format wears slightly heavier than a fluid. Pore-clogging risk is low and it works okay under makeup. With good rated protection and a score of 79.1, it is a strong mineral option for on-the-go reapplication and touch-ups.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
66
- +31.4 Titanium Dioxide at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +4.8)
- +32.8 Zinc Oxide at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +14.4)
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Low
79
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Zinc Oxide at #9 (nano)
- β17.5 Titanium Dioxide at #4 (nano)
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β2 Titanium Dioxide as pigment (CI 77891) at #14
- β15 Pure mineral formula
- +25.3 Iron-oxide undertone, partial masking
- +3.8 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina)
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Heavy feel
Medium
42
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide at #9
- β16 Titanium Dioxide at #4
- β6 Cera Alba at #10, wax film
- β12 Polyethylene at #5, wax film
- β6 Ozokerite at #11, wax film
- β10 Mineral suspended in a dense emollient base (basic)
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Fabric stains
Medium
45
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #16, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β10 Titanium Dioxide at #4, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 8 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Corn Starch Modified, Polymethyl Methacrylate)
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 9 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethyl Methacrylate, Corn Starch Modified)
- β 6 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Diisopropyl Sebacate)
- β 9 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 6 2 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 6 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 8 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
- β 1.5 High mineral load at #4 greys under foundation (tinted) (nano)
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Water resistance
Resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +15 3 water-locking waxes
Full ingredient list (26)
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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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 β dewy emollient lipid
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide)
- β 31.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- pills β 1.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted) (nano)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 12 wax film
- β 7 wax water lock
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Supporting ingredient
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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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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 32.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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10 Cera Alba
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 6 wax film
- β 4 wax water lock
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11 Ozokerite
Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 6 wax film
- β 4 wax water lock
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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13 Mica
Colorant or pigment
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Colorant or pigment
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15 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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16 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Botanical extract
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18 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
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20 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
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21 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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22 Simethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Supporting ingredient
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26 BHT
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
Is Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Compact mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral compact, using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide only. It contains no chemical UV filters.
Does the Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Compact SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
It is rated with low white cast and a balanced finish, though as a pressed compact it wears slightly heavier than a fluid.
Is it a good sunscreen?
It scores 79.1 out of 100 with good rated protection. The compact format makes it a strong mineral option for touch-ups and on-the-go reapplication.