bioderma Photoderm Stick
bioderma Bioderma Photoderm Stick lists 16 ingredients on its label, 12 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Oryza Sativa Bran Cera/Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
- Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire D´Abeille
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- Hydrogenated Polydecene
- Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
- Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Copernicia Cerifera
- Wax/Cire De Carnauba
- Titanium Dioxide
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Tocopherol
Highlights
Contains fragranceContains mineral oilContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Dicaprylyl CarbonateHydrogenated Polydecene
- LIGHT STABILIZER
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateEthylhexyl SalicylateEthylhexyl Triazone
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- BINDING
- Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
Other ingredients
Oryza Sativa Bran Cera/Oryza Sativa Bran WaxCera Alba/Beeswax/Cire D´AbeilleCopernicia Cerifera Cera/Copernicia CeriferaWax/Cire De CarnaubaTitanium DioxideRicinus Communis Seed OilPolyhydroxystearic AcidTocopherol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Dicaprylyl Carbonate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Oryza Sativa Bran Cera/Oryza Sativa Bran Wax | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire D´Abeille | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/28 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine | HAIR CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/25 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Ethylhexyl Salicylate | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/20 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexyl Triazone | LIGHT STABILIZER, UV ABSORBER, UV FILTER · 限制 VI/15 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Hydrogenated Polydecene | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Copernicia Cerifera | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Wax/Cire De Carnauba | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ricinus Communis Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Polyhydroxystearic Acid | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.
- Dicaprylyl Carbonate
- Light emollient solvent at 5–15%; mineral oil-free, refreshing feel, low sensitization.
- Oryza Sativa Bran Cera/Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
- Not decoded yet
- Cera Alba/Beeswax/Cire D´Abeille
- Not decoded yet
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Novel UVB absorber at 0.2-1.5%; narrow band, requires combination, high photostability, verify regional limits, low irritation.
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- UV-B absorber, photostable; high purity and low bioaccumulation, check for impurities.
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Ethylhexyl salicylate, UVB absorber; volatile, requires combination with UVA filters for broad spectrum.
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- UVB absorber with good photostability; formulated with other filters, typical concentration 3-5%, check compatibility with other ingredients.
- Hydrogenated Polydecene
- Hydrogenated polydecene, light mineral oil alternative, low comedogenic; silky, non-greasy.
- Hydrogenated Microcrystalline Wax
- Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax for high-melting-point film and occlusion in creams and wax-based products; non-comedogenic but heavy feel
- Copernicia Cerifera Cera/Copernicia Cerifera
- Not decoded yet
- Wax/Cire De Carnauba
- Not decoded yet
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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