Sunscreen Week 🌞 BIODERMA Photoderm 1Max Aquafluide SPF 50+ Review and How to Use

[@tralivali641]

I am just thankful to God that you exist! You give such good & detailed reviews! Keep going, we all love you so much!

[@NOBSBeauty]

Thank you so much for your sweet comment, you made my day! 😊

[@ahmetoruc4665]

I used lots of sunscreens and it is my favorite so far. The finish is good, it doesn't peel of, it is light, it has really good filters for uva rays, and it is affordable in my country. A little white cast is probably because of Tinosorb M and the powders in it to make "dry touch" feeling.

[@m.younis9849]

Ummm.. I'm a man of color.. Do you think this would leave a bad white cast?

[@ma-cb79on]

Hi, what's your skin type? Is this sunscreen suit for very oily and acne prone skin?

[@queenofstitcheswarrior2668]

@@m.younis9849 hey! They have 2 tinted ones as well! The light (light to medium skintone neutral/warm) and the Golden (medium and deeper skin with olive and golden undertone) I use light and love it, my mom as well :) a bit to dark for my skin but i can make it work and in summer with selftanner it is perfect!

[@queenofstitcheswarrior2668]

@@ma-cb79on i am combo and it’s for all skintypes imo. My skin was very oily (hormones) and very dry (tretinoide) and it worked well in those cases. I use the shade Light

[@m.younis9849]

@@queenofstitcheswarrior2668 well thanks! :)

[@rafaeloxn3586]

I really like your reviews very much. I like the way it presents the information (which is great!) And the video format. and the addendum with the list of product ingredients is also great!

[@NOBSBeauty]

Thank you so much- you really made my day- so happy you find it helpful! 😊😃

[@rafaeloxn3586]

No BS Beauty I thank you. kisses from Brazil. 🙂

[@michelem226]

I'm confused about the PPD/UVA-PF on this sunscreen. They used to actually print the PPD on the box and it was 24. They don't include that on the packaging anymore, though. Then, I saw an independent test and it was much higher. I wonder if that test was actually the cream version, though. I think this one is 24, not 42.

[@deborahfitch446]

The dog interruption is the cutest! Thanks for the tip about the UK beauty page. There are some products I want to get that are out of stock on Yesstyle and Amazon (US) that I hope I can find there too. I'm currently Casper the Ghost using Neutrogena's sheer zinc. I knew I would and it feels nice on my skin, but it's not for public use.

[@NOBSBeauty]

I so know what you mean about the Neutrogena Zinc SPF- its great for outside activities but not so much on a daily basis. 😂😂 I've been noticing Yesstyle seems to be out of stock on a lot of products I've been checking out, I bet it has to do with corona...

[@e.a.4926]

Sarah I really really wish you would have tried the ABSOLUTE BEST Bioderma sunscreen (and in my opinion, one of the absolute best sunscreens on the market) - the Photoderm Kids Spray SPF 50+ (PPD 39.) It's a lotion that comes in a spray bottle, it is NOT a spray sunscreen. No alcohol, fragrance, Octinoxate, Octocrylene, Oxybenzone or nanoparticles ❤️ It doesn't contain much in the way of antioxidants, but honestly that's literally the last thing I look for in a sunscreen. I look for PROTECTION - super high UVA, photostable protection. I can layer all the antioxidant serums I want underneath it.

[@poojajain5170]

Which one you are talking about ? I tried to search it but could not find it

[@beedee4427]

Yay! We can actually get Bioderma here in Australia. Btw, your skin looks AMAZING. So clear and shiny! Love it.

[@izzl.6129]

I like this sunscreen! ✨ I recommend you to test Heliocare 360 oil free and Isdin Fusion Water, best sunscreens ever 💖

[@mariahmartinez868]

Icía L. Do they have any fragrances at all? Natural or chemical?

[@loonyguu]

Icía L. Same!

[@izzl.6129]

Both include chemical and physical protection (cero white cast and cero residue); Isdin Fusion Water doesn't contain any fragrance, Heliocare oil free 360 contains a light/mild fragrance. I don't experience any negative reaction and I have sensitive skin.

[@NOBSBeauty]

I'm going to have to check these out- they sound highly promising! I've been wondering about Helicare and when they would make a sunscreen so I'm super excited about that one as well!

[@mariahmartinez868]

Icía L. Thank you for the reply! I appreciate it and I hope you are healthy and well 💕

[@susanstein6604]

I’m old enough that when I was growing up SPF didn’t exist. I had friends who used baby oil & day out in the sun. I didn’t, but I got multiple sunburns anyway. Is there a way to reverse the damage.

[@NOBSBeauty]

I totally know what you mean... a tan was kind of a sign of health and beauty at the time. I think the best ways to help undo some of the damage are retinols, AHA/BHA, vitamin c, and peptides. I'll do a livestream at the end of sunscreen "week" and discuss more of these questions in detail.

[@ldbagge]

@@NOBSBeauty yes please!!

[@branajmtg]

I use the Photoderm Max Lait which is almost the same but a little thicker in the texture and I can assure you that the white cast goes away as told.

[@NOBSBeauty]

Definitely going to have to pick that one up as well, Bioderma has won me over for their wonderful sunscreens!

[@kookieness1367]

This sunscreen is really good. I've never tan with this and my acne marks no longer get much hyperpigmentation. It's so gooood! However, it stings my eyes like crazy. The kind of sting that makes you feel tired the entire day, that's what it gives. I would either use the Cerave sheer tint or the Cerave sunscreen stick around my eyes, - any mineral sunscreen's fine really.

[@jantzari]

Bioderma is my favorite sunscreen brand. The only one that doesn't dry or create breakouts on my chest and avoids the sun allergy. For the face if I'm not going to the beach or the mountain and I'm not too exposed in the city I use others, mainly Korean and Japanese ones. Greetings from Spain!

[@NOBSBeauty]

I hope you are doing well in Spain, I hope to get back there again sometime. 🤞 I've got a few Japanese sunscreens coming up next week. They have some of the most aesthically pleasing sunscreens!

[@jantzari]

@@NOBSBeauty We're staying strong ;) Let's hope we will all be able to travel the world again soon. Yes, for me Asian sunscreens are the most pleasant ones for daily use.

[@bamboosphinx]

Bioderma is also my favorite sunscreen brand when I am out in the sun for long periods of time. But for daily use, I use mainly Japanese sunscreens as well. I will be trying Korean sunscreens too when I use up my current stock of Japanese sunscreens.

[@josephxavier1995]

SPFs that have added antioxidants are primarily for marketing purposes. SPF is meant to create a protective film/barrier and is NOT meant to actually penetrate into the deepest layers of the skin. So even if there were antioxidants added they wouldn’t technically be beneficial to the skin as the the formula is intended to sit on top of the skin. AOXs need to be in a formula with solvents that penetrate the skin, not in a formula that is intended to sit on top of it.

[@_Stav_]

Joseph Xavier don’t listen to a dermatologist who is not a cosmetic chemist. If sunscreens were forming such a perfect layer, then how come we have all this buzz about the filters themselves being found in the blood?

[@NOBSBeauty]

I can understand how people feel that way, I think that is why I find skincare so fascinating! So many ingredients, some work better for others, and so many different schools of thought. I just prefer as many antioxidants as I can get whenever I can get them, but that's just me. I also love with skincare there really isn't any "right" or "wrong"- what is great for one person might work terrible for another.

[@freedomlife5968]

Stavros K Even I recognised that this is Dr. Dray’s school of thought xD anyway, having said that, some antioxidants topically applied like Vitamin C create a reservoir. I think Paula Begoun who is someone who actually works with cosmetic chemists said that some antioxidants sit on top of your skin, on the the layer of dead skin cells, the stratum corneaum, some may penetrate deeper depending on the molecular size, and sunscreen does not create a perfect impermeable layer. But what the antioxidants do on the top layer of skin is they give themselves up, they react with the free radicals so they oxidise and not your skin. And in a way it does make sense that when they are on top they give up themselves to protect your skin but I don’t know if it creates an even layer on top of skin. Some people think that dermatologists are the end all be all of skin care and topical drugs but I think they will be surprised to know how many of them actually don’t know much at all about these formulations & how they work. And it isn’t their fault, it’s not their specialty that’s cosmetic chemistry & biochemistry. Also in regards to sunscreens penetrating into our bloodstream, for the commonly used UV filters in the US(other than mineral) all of them are tiny molecules that efficiently penetrate the skin! This is less of a problem in modern newer UV filters. Some manufacturers choose to encapsulate the UV filters to limit interaction & penetration And to be honest whether included in a sunscreen or not, most antioxidants can’t penetrate past the stratum corneaum For ascorbic acid(vitamin c) to efficiently penetrate, it needs to be within a certain pH

[@freedomlife5968]

Joseph Xavier if antioxidants in sunscreens didn’t work they wouldn’t actually boost the SPF & I can tell you that the right mix of antioxidants can and does increase SPF

[@jasminateodorovic1248]

Thank you. I've been searching for your European made spf review. Huge greetings from Europe. ♥️ I've been testing all sorts of European spfs, except this one

[@freedomlife5968]

Sarah you realize that bisoctrizole is another name for Tinosorb M, right? Tinosorb M always leaves a white cast, it is more noticeable on some people

[@freedomlife5968]

Save this list A lot of these are Trade names, there's also INCI names, USAN names and some are abbreviations. Pay careful attention to octinoxate & amiloxate as well as Mexoryl SX and Ensulizole cause they have similar names. Also Tinosorb M and Tinosorb S. Just remember that Tinosorb M ALWAYS has "(nano)" next to it's name on the ingredient list on European sunscreens, asian sunscreens using Tinosorb M don't have to list that. Same goes for Tinosorb A2B which also leaves a white cast, has to have nano next to it's name in Europe. Zinc Oxide (ZnO) Other Names: - CI 77947 - Nogenol - Pigment white 4 - Zinc gelatin Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Other Names: - CI Pigment white 6 - Titanium peroxide - CI 77891 - Pigment white 6 Avobenzone Other Names: - Butyl methoxy-dibenzoyl-methane - Parsol 1789 - Eusolex 9020 - Escalol 517 -Milestab 1789 - Eusolex 9020 -Neo Heliopan 357 - BMBM - BMDBM Tinosorb S Other Names: - Bis-ethyl-hexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine - BEMT - Bemotrizinol - Anisotriazine - Escalol S - Tinosorb S Aqua(Different from regular Tinosorb S, it is stronger and more lightweight feeling) -Tinosorb S Lite Aqua(Different from regular Tinosorb S, it is stronger and more lightweight feeling, the successor to Aqua) Tinosorb M Other Names: - Methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutyl-phenol - MBBT - Bisoctrizole -Milestab 360 -Eversorb M Tinosorb A2B Other Names: - Tris Biphenyl Triazine Mexoryl SX Other Names: - Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid - TDSA - Ecamsule Mexoryl XL Other Names: - Drometrizole trisiloxane Octinoxate Other Names: - Octyl methoxy-cinnamate - OMC - Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate - EHMC - Escalol 557 - Parsol MCX - Eusolex 2292 - Tinosorb OMC - Uvinul MC80 Octocrylene Other Names: - Uvinul N539T - OCR - Eusolex OCR Oxybenzone Other Names: - Benzophenone-3 - BP3 - Uvinul M40 - Eusolex 4360 - Escalol 567 Octisalate Other Names: - Octyl salicylate - Ethylhexyl salicylate - EHS - Escalol 587 Homosalate Other Names: - Homomethyl salicylate - HMS Uvinul T 150 Other Names: - Octyltriazone - Ethylhexyl triazone - EHT Cinoxate Other Names: - 2-Ethoxyethyl p-methoxycinnamate - Phiasol - Give Tan - Sundare Aminobenzoic acid Other Names: - PABA Padimate O Other Names: - OD-PABA - Octyldimethyl PABA - Ethylhexyl dimethyl PABA - EHDP - Escalol 507 Ensulizole Other Names: - Phenylbenzimiazole sulfonic acid - PBSA - Eusolex 232 - Parsol HS Dioxybenzone Other Names: - Benzophenone-8 Meradimate Other Names: - Menthyl anthranilate Sulisobenzone Other Names: - Benzophenone-4 - BP4 - Uvinul MS40 - Escalol 577 Trolamine salicylate Other Names: - Triethanolamine salicylate Enzacamene Other Names: - 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphor - MBC - 4-MBC - Parsol 5000 - Eusolex 6300 Bisdisulizole Disodium Other Names: - Neo Heliopan AP - Disodium phenyl dibenzimidazole tetrasulfonate - Bisimidazylate - DPDT Uvinul A Plus Other Names: - Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate - DHHB Uvasorb HEB Other Names: - Diethylhexyl butamido triazone - DBT - Iscotrizinol Parsol SLX Other Names: - Dimethico-diethylbenzal-malonate - Polysilicone-15 - PS15 Amiloxate Other Names: - Isoamyl p-Methoxy-cinnamate - IMC - Neo Heliopan E1000 Helioplex(Avobenzone+Oxybenzone)

[@NOBSBeauty]

Oooh thank you, I'm going to incorporate this into my spreadsheet- I've been working on a spreadsheet with all the chemical names, trademark names, and INCI names! Is it okay if I use some of this on the spreadsheet?

[@freedomlife5968]

No BS Beauty I don’t own these names lol and I made it for you anyway. So yes do whatever you want with it, I got it from a website anyway & then added to it & corrected some mistakes. I also think some don’t even have either a INCI or USAN name, the one I can think of off the top of my head that doesn’t have one of these is Mexoryl XL The most famous names for commonly used US UV filters are 1. Octisalate 2. Homosalate 3. Avobenzone 4. Octocrylene 5. Octinoxate 6. Oxybenzone 7. Ensulizole 8. Titanium Dioxide 9. Zinc oxide 10. Mexoryl SX Of course, this isn’t all of them but these are pretty much the only commonly used ones. For common filters outside the US the most well known names are: 1. Parsol SLX 2. Tinosorb S 3. Tinosorb M 4. Tinosorb A2B 5. Uvinul A Plus 6. Neo Heliopan AP 7. Uvasorb HEB 8. Uvinul T 150 9. Mexoryl SX 10. Mexoryl XL 11. Amiloxate The names I provided are the names that most people will recognise & know. The other list was just to help you find them on ingredients list and determine it is which UV filter & then use a name for it that people actually recognise

[@freedomlife5968]

No BS Beauty just don’t bother listing all trade names, there’s probably even more than what I listed so I’d use names people recognise like Tinosorb S for example

[@Selsmittenxo]

Try the Laura mercier primers (: they’re new and reformulated. Water based

[@_Stav_]

The methylene ... filter is Tinosorb M

[@queenofstitcheswarrior2668]

I use spf, let it sink and set, apply powder and then sometimes foundation :) The powder i use is Boots translucent loose setting powder.

[@mrmaaical8727]

What do u have in your skin? Look so plump clean and bright. I love Bioderma

[@lynnhom6915]

What’s the best place to buy this? Thank you.

[@Je.Suis.Harlene]

I want to buy this! I usually go for mineral but this seems like it’s got excellent protection and I’m having a hard time finding a mineral one I really like. But I don’t want to support Amazon 😩 where’s the best place to buy this if you’re in the US?

[@NOBSBeauty]

There's a few places that will ship this to the US. on is CaretoBeauty. The other is Feel Unique UK- but you have to google "feel unique uk" and don't let it send you to the US version of the site.

[@Je.Suis.Harlene]

No BS Beauty thank you! 💜

[@hongmurphy2310]

European sunscreens PPD number must be at least one third of the SPF number.

[@NOBSBeauty]

Thank you for the info, so much to all these different sunscreens, especially how differently they are regulated by each country!

[@hongmurphy2310]

@@NOBSBeauty We all should thank you for reviewing this many sunscreens.

[@freedomlife5968]

@@NOBSBeauty Actually, in Europe it wouldn't be "PPD" they use UVAPF cause PPD is measured in vivo whereas UVAPF is measured in vitro. I am gonna assume that by now you know what in vivo and in vitro is. However, the EU uses the in vitro method approved by COLIPA "ISO 24443" the JCIA uses the in vivo ISO 24442 method, this is the one that uses PPD. In the EU, for a sunscreen to feature the UVA seal, the minimum critical wavelength of the sunscreen must be 370nm and the UVAPF must be at least one third of the labeled SPF, the UVAPF is measured through ISO 24443. COLIPA: The European Cosmetic and Perfumery Association JCIA: Japan Cosmetic industry Association Australia's regulations in terms of sunscreen efficacy are very similar to that of the EU but their water resistance requirements are stricter, I just do not know whether they use ISO 24443 or ISO 24442 for UVA protection, but either way whether it is a PPD value or not, it should be 1/3 of the SPF on the label. They use "Broad Spectrum" instead of the UVA seal and sunscreens in Australia are regulated as drugs in Australia, Canada and the US. In Europe, Middle East, north Africa and Asia, they are regulated as cosmetics. By Asia I mostly mean east Asia and south east Asia. South Asia(Think India and surrounding countries) might be included but I don't know about that region. As for the rest of Africa, I do not really know in all honesty but I highly doubt they have any regulations on that there, and if there are regulations, they are probably limited

[@NOBSBeauty]

This is very helpful- I really wish that all countries would switch to the same system. I'm sure it will never happen... Out of all of them I really think the PPD is the most helpful system and easiest way to decipher between different sunscreens. Which system do you like best or think is most helpful. I'm working on a chart of all the flters for Patreons. At the end of Sunscreen "week" I'm going to do a livestream to discuss everything else about sunscreens and answer all the questions- there were some great ones.

[@freedomlife5968]

No BS Beauty I think Australia’s & Europe’s are solid, because in addition to the UVAPF being 1/3 of SPF they also require critical wavelength min of 370 which is the only requirement in the US. In Asia for PA rating, only PPD is required, no critical wavelength. Usa only requires critical wavelength which basically the worst one of all. I prefer Australia’s requirements for water resistance cause it closely matches real life scenarios, in Europe they just use tap water, not exactly the same as being in a pool or at the beach

[@KatrinaFishman]

I'm having trouble finding your review of the Krave Beauty Beat the Sun Sunscreen review. Can you please point me in the right direction? 🙂

[@Rachel-sc8pn]

Is it good for skin with acne? I’m looking for a good spf and i heard that this one has good ingredients but i’m not sure. I don’t want my skin to breakout cuz its already messed up

[@ghazalaahmed8547]

There is tinted version of this same product which overcomes the white cast problem

[@NOBSBeauty]

Next time I place an order I want to try the tinted version, it sounds wonderful!

[@joeluchiha]

I just ordered the tinted version. Is it good?

[@tehminafaisal6253]

Nice elaboration. Pleas review IsIS pharma mineral UVE block spf 50+. Its a French brand as well. I will appreciate.

[@NOBSBeauty]

Oh I'll definitely check that one out!

[@NOBSBeauty]

Their products (especially their sunscreens) look pretty amazing and i love how they have both tinted and untinted versions. Looks like no fragrance or alcohol, either. I'll have to pick this up.

[@tehminafaisal6253]

Yes.. thanks I will appreciate stay happy and safe

[@tehminafaisal6253]

Just an update about that IsIs pharma mineral sunscreen. I bought it.. so horrific white cast which can be ignored .. but it's a mess to remove not even with oil and cleansing 2 3 times still grease on face 😏😏😏😏😏🤯🤯🤯

[@freedomlife5968]

Sarah can you review more non-sunscreen bioderma products like their sebium range? I hear their cleanser is really good! Also their sensibio range, their micellar waters because they have like 5 or 6 different kinds of micellar waters...

[@zurimagzz.4737]

Hi PPD is 42 of this product aquafluid?

[@angelita7818]

It’s a good sunscreen with an elegant formula. Unfortunately it triggers my acne so bad , got lots of comedones in about a week of use :/

[@auroraleoni9267]

Same... I also found it pilled so much

[@littlebear853]

How can I buy European sunscreens in the US?

[@_Stav_]

You missed the Ectoin in the beneficial ingredients. It is a great antioxidant.

[@NOBSBeauty]

Sorry about missing that one but thank you for pointing it out!

[@jimjimq9636]

LOL Keep up the great work Sarah! I was trying to find an online retailer that was competitive on price that sold European formulas of various sunscreens. LookFantastic should be giving you money haha like you said in the beginning of the video! Tell me if you find a better online retailer!!~ Have a fabulous day.

[@donallusa1711]

please make a review of avene mineral color fluid 50spf and the avene milk mineral 50spf. thank youuuuu

[@carinaferreira5193]

I have the tinted one... Its good but a little greassy.if you have combo oily skin you will have that oily sensation and it transfers. I love the color it haves a yellow tone. Doesnt sting the eyes. The united version gives you a white cast. If you have a dry to normal skin its pretty perfect. Doesnt have fragance.

[@ma-cb79on]

Hi, is this sunscreen suit for very oily and acne prone skin?

[@manashishah]

I have sensitive-irritated dry-combination skin type, I have oily sides of nose and chin only, rest of my face is dry and sensitive, so would you recommend this sunscreen for me?

[@warlock5309]

Great, in-depth review as always! Just used this sunscreen for the first time today after it had been sitting in the cupboard for 2 months (was trying to finish up my previous sunscreen first) and i had to pass it down to my mother ASAP! Which was a bummer since i was really looking forward to using this. Started burning my eyes the second i put it around the eye area and my eyes wouldn't stop watering for hours even after rinsing. 😔 Anyways, i just bought some more of my tried and tested loreal uv perfect sunscreens (the ones with awesome mexoryl filters here in asia) These loreal sunscreens have never failed me. You might wanna smuggle those for your next video, just a thought lol.

[@luviey]

is this sunscreen ppd 24 or 42 bc some many ppl say 24

[@NOBSBeauty]

I mixed it up- the Aquafluide has a PPD of 24, the Photoderm Cream has a PPD of 42.

[@elenalazarou5092]

Hello! I live in Cyprus and have very sensitive skin. It has been an absolute nightmare to find a sunscreen for my combo acne prone and sensitive skin that is in stock in Cyprus pharmacies. I have managed to find the bioderma one since almost all the la Roche posay ones have den. alcohol as top ingredient and here in Cyprus they dont really know what mineral sunscreen means yet so i am kinda stuck. I am kind of afraid since you mention it has two ingredients that clog pores, do you think they are highly comedogenic or should i go ahead and buy it? It is around 22-23 euro here and i can't return it so i dont want to spend my money and not like it sadly.

[@NOBSBeauty]

I might suggest the Bioderma Photoderm Max Cream or the Bioderma Cicabio SPF 50, if you can get them there, hopefully you can. I'd probably go straight the Cicabio as my first choice, it has a bit less acnegenic ingredients in it. Any chance you can get that in Cyprus? PS. I've been to Cyprus once a while ago and it was such a beautiful place!

[@elenalazarou5092]

@@NOBSBeauty Yes, it is definitely a very nice holiday destination. but living here is a bit of struggle in terms of beauty and skincare products because it feels like we are 100 years behind the world. As well as they mark the prices ridiculously high for no reason, something that might be 10 dollars in America is 30 euro here. Thank you so much for the recommendation, and i am guessing since i can find Bioderma in general i would be able to find the Cicabio as well. Is there any chance you have tried the La roche posay anthelios anti shine cream gel SPF50? i have found its one of the few with out fragrance and den. alc.?

[@NOBSBeauty]

Actually, a friend from Australia sent me a bottle of that one to try and I liked it. It felt more like a Mattifying moistuizer than a Sunscreen, which is nice. LRP tends to use so much denatured alcohol in their Sunscreens. The one you mentioned is fragrance and alcohol free, which is nice, and it still offers the high level PPD and SPF. might be worth trying if you can get it there.

[@z23729]

PPD of 42? Wow that's excellent I didn't know that! Will have to reconsider this sunscreen then. I liked it but it looked a bit whitecasty on me, so that was the only downside but every invisible sunscreen I've tried so far has been hella irritating and I felt it did a poor job of actually protecting my skin so I guess I'd rather have a whitecast

[@michelem226]

I'm not sure this is true. I've been buying this sunscreen for a few years now and they used to print the PPD on the package and it was 24. They stop including that info on the packaging, though 🤷

[@z23729]

@@michelem226 ohh thanks for mentioning this!

[@abeach5420]

👍👍👍👍👍 Great ---- yes PLEASE if you can provide any reviews of products that have received great PPD scale numbers, it would be appreciated.

[@JudyMendes]

The website says it has a FPS 60/ UVA 42 not 24. Not sure if it was in error you said 24

[@NOBSBeauty]

That is correct, my dyslexia came out in full force!

[@JudyMendes]

@@NOBSBeauty thankyou, and I enjoy your videos

[@rmgqwzxiytfj]

@@NOBSBeauty Check the box packaging. I have the pocket size version of the Aquafluid and the UVA protection is indeed only 24. Only the cream, milk, and family milk versions of Photoderm Max are UVA 42.

[@mayaberger7589]

Thank you for the review 🙏 Is that a chemical or mineral sunscreen?

[@ashleyhenning4789]

Thank you so much for doing this. It’s extremely helpful. I was wondering if you would be able to comment on supergoops mineral eye cream. My eyes always burn when I use a chemical spf, so I’m looking for a mineral sunscreen for around my eyes.

[@NOBSBeauty]

I'll have to check it out, maybe I'll pick it up during the sale!

[@matt8953]

Dr dray has a video for spf around eyes

[@hosannachild]

Paula’s Choice resist daily wrinkle defense is great for around eyes! It’s mineral, and never burns my sensitive eyes. It also goes on very smoothly and wears well under makeup.

[@irem....422]

I couldn't understand it's uva protection clearly.If we wanted to say it like pa++++ how much + could we say?❤️

[@NOBSBeauty]

The Aquafluid would probably have a PA++++, it has great UVA protection, but if that is a concern the Bioderma Photomax Cream has almost double the UVA protection that the Aquafluide has.

[@irem....422]

@@NOBSBeauty ohh thank you,can i go out on a really sunny day wearing aquafluide and feeling comfortable?🌸

[@lailasworld6918]

its work for pigmanation nd brown spots?

[@mae6259]

I love your videos! Thank you for the A+ reviews and information 👌 Off topic, but what can you recommend for combo (oily t zone, dry/dehydrated cheeks) sensitive acne prone skin type? Cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer, etc. Anything really! Hoping to hear from you! 🤗

[@NOBSBeauty]

I've got a few recommendations. Peach and Lily is a wonderful brand for acne prone, sensitive skin that tends to be on the dry side. The Krave beauty Matcha Cleanser is wonderful, as well as the Peach and Lily Calming Cleanser. For a toner a few I'd recommend checking out- The Peach and Lily Good Acids Pore Toner, the Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner is also great for sensitive and acne prone skin. A couple serums I absolutely love and highly recommend- The Purito Centella Unscented Green Level Buffet Serum is wonderful, so hydrating without feeling greasy. The Peach and Lily Glass Skin Refining Serum is also a favorite of mine. For moisturizers- the Tula Oil Free Acne Moisturizer is a great option. The CeraVe PM Facial Moisturiing Lotion is also a great option for sensitive skin. Have you tried any of these before?

[@mae6259]

No BS Beauty OMG hi thank you for responding! I have actually tried the Krave beauty cleanser, sadly it did not agree with my skin. :( my face didn’t feel “clean” and left a residue on my face. Clogged up my pores and caused me to break out. Haven’t tried out the Peach and Lily brand, first time I’ve heard of it! Thank you so much for these wonderful recommendations. Checking these out now if we have this in my country. 😍 Are all of these free from fragrance and essential oils? Unfortunately my skin reacts negatively to those. Curse this sensitive skin...

[@valeriedavis6043]

Is this good under makeup? I like to wear with makeup as a primer

[@NOBSBeauty]

This one works very nicely under makeup and foundation. It sets to a nice matte dry finish which makes it a great canvas to apply foundation over it. Even better, it doesn't get greasy no matter how long you wear it. I don't think this will disappoint!

[@marythr2617]

Please review evy mousse sunscreen 50spf for kids!!! Pretty Pleaseeeeeee.

[@georgianagheorghe3652]

Can you review the La roche posay Spf 50 spray, pleasee❤

[@NOBSBeauty]

Oh I'll have to check that one out, I've got a couple from them but not the spray I don't think.

[@luviey]

Although it is recommended to reapply sunscreen every 2 hours but what if you our using a high spf and ppd sunscreen even if it degrade through out the day wouldn’t it last longer than a lower spf like 30? So im curious to know you can apply it once especially if its in the winter and ur not outside too much and your sunscreen is water resistant.

[@NOBSBeauty]

I think on days your mostly inside it's probably okay to skip the reapplication. Although if you have hyperpigmentation, actinic keratosis, or are using lots of acids or retinol, then reapplication is most important. On days I use spf 30 I do focus much more on reapplication than I do when I'm using spf 50 because the spf 30 isn't as strong as the 50 is.

[@joannej_Youtube]

When to apply sunscreen is so confusing! My understanding is chemical sunscreen needs to sink into the skin, so applying a moisturizer that has a film forming barrier ingredient like silicones (which most do), can prevent it from penetrating. On the other hand, if you apply moisturizer and makeup on top, that could weaken it. What I do is skip the moisturizer and use a chemical spf that is also a moisturizer, or even better, a moisturizing primer with SPF (ie. Emma Hardie Amazing Face Protect & Prime SPF 30). I usually add some Drunk Elephant DBronzi drops for a bit of colour, and set it with and spf mineral powder. Dermatologist KZbinr Dr. Dray also suggested adding Dermablend Flawless Creator Liquid Foundation drops if you want more coverage, as that formula does not effect the efficacy of the SPF. Mineral/physical SPF sits on top of skin, so when I use them, I do apply a moisturizer under it, and usually add a tint. I also use IT Cosmetics CC+ cream SPF 50 (mineral), but you need to cake it on to get that coverage. If I'm working outside I will use a thin layer of my Some By Mi Truecica Mineral 100 Calming Sunscreen (SPF 50+, PA ++++) and 30 mins later add another layer or my IT CC Cream.

[@NOBSBeauty]

How are you liking the Truecica Sunscreen? I just ordered it, I think it won't be here for a couple of weeks, but I'm excited to try it. It's interesting, I've seen it a few places where they state to apply sunscreen first, but most resources still say to apply it towards the end of your routine. This is why it would be so wonderful if there was only one "authority" on sunscreens, sunscreen labelling, and filter regulartion. Instead every country has their own authority and labels are all different and it's difficult for an average person to understand how much coverage they are getting with each sunscreen they use. I'll probably talk more about this at the end of sunscreen "week" when I do a livestream to discuss all these issues and questions. In the meantime I'm going to go to pubmed to see if I can find any research on the application order of chemical and mineral sunscreens.

[@freedomlife5968]

Sarah where did you read that the PPD is 24? On Lab Muffin's website it says that it has a PPD of 42, I've always heard that these sunscreens have a very high PPD value, did you contact Bioderma's customer care? labmuffin.com/sunscreen-review-2-bioderma-la-roche-posay/

[@NOBSBeauty]

Oooh, let me double check, I think I might have said the wrong number.... 😠

[@NOBSBeauty]

Yep, I said the wrong number, I HATE when I do this.... Going to have to add in an asterisk at the top of the review. So glad you noticed that! 🙁

[@freedomlife5968]

No BS Beauty Her website says 42 you should 24 so you jumbled them around lol

[@yuchu1407]

​@@freedomlife5968 The items reviewed in the article are MAX MILK (LAIT) and MAX ULTRA FLUID. However, the video is about AQUAFLUID. I don't think Sarah got the wrong number since they' re different products.

[@deniz128]

No, the aquafluid has exactly ppd of 24

[@jenlauren143]

I wish I could get along with chemical filter because they are mostly very aesthetically pleasing with the textures and what not but doesn’t matter what filter it is, if it’s chemical I break out. Even for most sunscreens that have chemical & physical filters. Like the Elta Md acne prone one I still break out so I’m bummed but it sounds like a nice sunscreen. ❤️❤️ I also generally go for a 50 PA ++++ type of physical sunscreen and I apply A LOT! 🥰🥰

[@NOBSBeauty]

That is such a bummer because the Elta MD is generally what I recommend for acne prone skin. Have you been able to find a nice mineral sunscreen that you like? I'm wondering if you should try the Purito Comfy Water Sunscreen- that is so wonderful!

[@jenlauren143]

No BS Beauty yes! I enjoy the Purito one, I have an unopened bottle. My ALL time fave is the Murad City Age Defense spf 50 PA ++++, which I have many backups then I found out that they are bringing it back it’s not being discontinued, thank the Lord lol. Hi also really like the Clinique prep start spf 50 tinted, it’s just like the Murad in my opinion, just more moisturizing. 😍😍

[@freedomlife5968]

I know you are very hard on US sunscreens that only contain Avobenzone but just remember that there are ways to stabilize avobenzone and make it last longer, I think the best way is through Octorylene but it has to be a certain ratio and higher percentage than Avobenzone itself. Still it is a bit of gamble, it isn't ideal and you don't know how long it lasts so I can see where your concerns are coming from. L'Oreal's patent on stabilizing avobenzone via octocrylene expired in late 2014.

[@NOBSBeauty]

It really is impressive how many patents Loreal owns. I'm finding that my skin is becoming sensitive to some of the formulas with Octocrylene in them. I've read that Octocrylene can be irritating for some people. I'm hoping if I take a break from it my skin will hopefully reset and become a bit more resilient.

[@freedomlife5968]

No BS Beauty I’m not a big fan of Octocrylene, the UV filters that most commonly cause problems for people are Avobenzone, Octocrylene & oxybenzone. And to a lesser extent, octinoxate. Supergoop reformulated all of their chemical sunscreens to take out octinoxate, this means that they had to replace it with something and they choose Octocrylene in their unseen sunscreen, i say try the new version, if the old version didn’t give you problems and the new one suddenly did, then it’s probably because you are sensitive to Octocrylene, but also check to see what other ingredients changed. I dislike all of the US UV filters to be honest lol and it annoys me how in Europe and asia they still insist on using crappy old UV filters along with the new ones instead of exclusively using the new ones, i mean yes there are formulatory reasons but nothing that they can’t work around. They LOVE to use octinoxate and avobenzone in both Europe and asia, it’s like your formula already includes tinosorb s, if you want a second uva filter use uvinul A plus! It’s at the very least photostable & a larger molecule, is safer and less irritating. As for Europe, I think they have an obsession with using Octocrylene and it is always combined with Avobenzone I really wish brands would ditch the old UV filters and just stick with the new ones where they legally can. La Roche Posay included Octisalate & Avobenzone, it’s like, you could have used Uvinul A Plus and maybe Parsol SLX or Amiloxate or something else I know octinoxate helps other filters dissolve better and there are liquid uv filters i think homosalate is one of them so everything is done for a reason hut like I said there’s always ways to avoid that and work around it. Plus when the shaka fluid contains the amount of alcohol that it does, does it even need extra solvents? xD Maybe there are other reasons, I’m not a cosmetic chemist but if it were up to me I’d take them amount cause they already have Mexoryl sx, mexoryl xl and uvinul t 150 as well as tinosorb s lite aqua

[@annsweden3452]

Great review Sarah, as always. To those who aren't aware. Alot of chemical sunscreens can irritate the skin (if you're sensitive) and alot of sunscreens harm marine life, such as coral reefs 🐠, dolphins 🐬, fish 🐟 etc. if you are wearing the sunscreen while in the ocean. If you care about this issue please try to avoid using following sunscreen ingredients (while in contact with the ocean): Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-1, Benzophenone-8, 4-methylbenzylidene camphor, Para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA), Nanoparticles including of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. For more information visit: oceanservice.noaa.gov/news/sunscreen-corals.html

[@NOBSBeauty]

Thank you for this info, I'm going to discuss this topic further in my livestream at the end of Sunscreen "Week" I'll keep everyone posted in advance since I haven't decided which day I'll do the livestream yet. I still have so many more sunscreens left... 😁

[@annsweden3452]

@@NOBSBeauty Sounds great! See you then hopefully :)

[@javeedyara5653]

can men use it?

[@NOBSBeauty]

Absolutely- wonderful sunscreen!

[@jenniferwade2685]

Hi, how were you able to get the UK Look Fantastic site to send you this sunscreen? I have it in my cart and it can not be delivered to my address.

[@NOBSBeauty]

Well I use the Lookfantastic uk site, when it asks if you want to go to the US site you have to click no, stay on this page. Hopefully this works, here is the link, let me know if it works this time, and maybe do it in a cognito tab?! www.lookfantastic.com/

[@jenniferwade2685]

@@NOBSBeauty I have tried different web browsers and from computer to cell phone and getting same error. Once I put in am address message comes up that the item in cart can not be delivered to my address. Did you use a VPN?

[@susanstein6604]

Some sunscreens are bad for the ocean & the environment.Do you research that at all?

[@_Stav_]

SPF 50+ means an SPF over 60 in Europe.

[@NOBSBeauty]

I'm guessing they don't allow anyone to market them as over 50?

[@_Stav_]

No BS Beauty in Europe they consider that anything above 50 will give a false sense of security and encourage people to stay under the sun longer. So they rate anything from 30-50 as SPF 30. Anything from 50-60 as SPF 50. And anything above 60 as SPF 50+. And the UVA in a circle logo means that the UVA protection is at least one third of the SPF. Practically this means that any sunscreen of SPF 50 in Europe is by definition PA++++.

[@m.younis9849]

Guys.. Does it leave a white cast for darker skin tones?

[@NOBSBeauty]

For me I think it's pretty invisible, especially since it's a chemical based sunscreen. I have never noticed any pigmentation or whitecast with this one, in my opinion this would be one of the better SPF's for deeper skin tones.

[@m.younis9849]

@@NOBSBeauty Oh wow.. I appreciate the fact that you YOURSELF cared to answer ☺️☺️ Thing is.. I've tried its competitor "Avene dry touch fluid spf50+".. Actually bought it.. And despite being chemical.. Still left a wierd white cast..! So I'm not ready to waste more money to try the bioderma one 😅.. Ummm.. You know what.. I'd appreciate it if you tried it on any of your brown-skinned friends of yours in the upcoming few days.. And if you give me your approval.. I'll go "steal one"as they are discounted now!! Can you do that for me please?! 😍

[@m.younis9849]

@@NOBSBeauty Pretty pretty please Sarah?!! 😍

[@SaucerJess]

💚💚💚

[@sikharintonkladkhem745]

It burns the heck out of my eyes

[@NOBSBeauty]

I wonder if it's the Tinsorb s or octocrylene causing that irritation?

[@sikharintonkladkhem745]

@@NOBSBeauty I guess the Tinosorb s. I have the same irritation from the LRP Uvidea Aqua Fresh as well and both of them has Tinosorb S.

[@anastasiosomarriba6157]

Why are you always saying that Europeans are better than Americans? i dont understand it. In the Americas you will find the most beautiful people in the world,that age superb.

[@monsutades9999]

European sunscreens are far more sophisticated then American Sunscreens It's just a fact. They have much better filters and ingredients As for people and culture that's a whole other talk And that's up to opinion

[@NOBSBeauty]

In the US we haven't approved any new filters in several decades. We are so far behind other countries it's ridiculous. Just my opinion.