High-coverage sun protection that hides and helps prevent dark spots
Bioderma Photoderm M Clarifying Gel-Cream SPF50+ Golden is a tinted, very high protection sunscreen for normal to oily and sensitive skin that is prone to pigmentation. Its golden pigments even out the complexion with high coverage and a matte, powdery finish, while its patented formula with glabridin helps regulate the pigmentation process, so it limits new spots, reduces the look of existing ones and helps prevent them from coming back. Bioderma's Sun Active Defense technology supports the skin's own defences against UVA damage instead of simply adding more filters, and its Cellular Bioprotection complex with ectoin and mannitol helps protect skin cells. Vitamin E adds antioxidant support. The high concentration of pigments also shields the skin from blue light, and the formula helps control shine through the day. Overall, it protects, targets the look of pigmentation and evens out the complexion in one step.
The texture
A fluid, non-greasy and non-sticky gel-cream that sets to a dry, matte finish. It resists water, heat and humidity, so it stays in place on hot days, and the golden tint works as a light foundation.
Who it suits
- Normal to oily skin with dark spots or uneven tone
- Sensitive skin that needs very high protection
- Anyone who wants a sunscreen and coverage in one step
- Hot, humid climates where a matte finish matters
Worth knowing before you buy: The golden shade suits medium skin tones; very fair skin may prefer the Light shade. Tinted sunscreens can mark light-coloured collars, so let it set a minute before dressing.
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- Texture: tinted gel-cream, golden shade
- Skin type: normal to oily skin, including sensitive
- Concerns: sun protection, dark spots, oiliness
- When to apply: in the morning, before and during sun exposure
- Age: 20+
- Main benefits: very high UVA/UVB protection (SPF50+, PA++++), blue light protection, helps prevent and reduce dark spots, high-coverage matte finish, water-resistant
- Formulated without: fragrance
How to use
Apply generously to the face before sun exposure. Reapply frequently and liberally, especially after swimming, sweating or towelling. Avoid prolonged sun exposure even with a sunscreen.
Active ingredients
- Glabridin: a liquorice-derived active that helps regulate pigmentation and limit dark spots
- Ectoin and mannitol (Cellular Bioprotection): help protect skin cells from sun stress
- Mineral and organic UV filters: very high UVA/UVB protection
- Iron oxides: tint the formula and help shield the skin from blue light
- Vitamin E: antioxidant support
Ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau · Dibutyl Adipate · Titanium Dioxide [Nano] · Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891) · Diisopropyl Sebacate · Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate · Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol [Nano] · Iron Oxides (Ci 77492) · Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone · Potassium Cetyl Phosphate · Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine · Corn Starch Modified · Pentylene Glycol · Propanediol · Silica · C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate · C20-22 Alcohols · Iron Oxides (Ci 77491) · Decyl Glucoside · Tocopheryl Acetate · Iron Oxides (Ci 77499) · Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 · Caprylyl Glycol · Xanthan Gum · Ectoin · Mannitol · Xylitol · Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate · Rhamnose · Lysine · Propylene Glycol · Sodium Hydroxide · Magnesium Chloride · Glabridin · Fructooligosaccharides · Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride · Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Formulations are updated by the manufacturer from time to time. Always check the packaging you receive.
Manufacturer information
Brand: NAOS (Bioderma)
Address: 355 rue Pierre-Simon Laplace, 13290 Aix-en-Provence, France
EAN: 3701129803714
