Bioderma

Photoderm Max Stick Spf50+, 8G

Name: Photoderm Max Stick Spf50+, 8G
Brand: Bioderma

High protection SPF 50+ sun stick for sensitive areas of the face and body. Moisturizing, resistant, and high-tolerance formula.

Regulated compositionControversial ingredientPrecautions for sensitive groups

Safety

True or false, at a glance

Safe to use during pregnancy?

Contains Huile de ricin — L’HMPC contre-indique l’usage pendant la grossesse. À confirmer par le pharmacien.

Safe to use while breastfeeding?

Contains Huile de ricin — L’HMPC contre-indique l’usage pendant l’allaitement. À confirmer par le pharmacien.

Free from CMR-classified ingredients?

Yes

Free from endocrine disruptors?

Yes

Free from fragrance allergens (Annex III)?

Yes

Fragrance-free?

Contains: Cire d'abeilles, Benzoate d'hexyle diéthylamino hydroxybenzoylé, Polydécène hydrogéné…

This sun stick in a practical format is designed to protect sensitive areas of the face and body, such as the nose, ears, scars, or spots. Its moisturizing formula offers high protection against UVA and UVB rays while ensuring good skin tolerance.

Ingredients

Composition

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Benzoate d'alkyle en C12-15Skin conditioning Dicaprylyl CarbonateSkin conditioning Cire de son de rizSkin conditioning Cire d'abeillesSkin conditioning Benzoate d'hexyle diéthylamino hydroxybenzoyléFragrance Bis-éthylhexyloxyphénol méthoxyphényl triazineUV filter Salicylate de 2-éthylhexyleUV filter Ethylhexyl TriazoneUV filter Polydécène hydrogénéSkin conditioning Cire microcristalline hydrogénéeEmulsifying Cire de CarnaubaSkin conditioning Dioxyde de titaneFragrance Huile de ricinSkin conditioning Acide polyhydroxystéariqueSurfactant Vitamine ESkin conditioning

Safety

Precautions & sensitive groups

Pregnancy

Contraindicated · via Huile de ricin — L’HMPC contre-indique l’usage pendant la grossesse. À confirmer par le pharmacien. — source: EMA/HMPC — Ricini oleum

Breastfeeding

Contraindicated · via Huile de ricin — L’HMPC contre-indique l’usage pendant l’allaitement. À confirmer par le pharmacien. — source: EMA/HMPC — Ricini oleum

Child (< 12 years)

Precaution · via Huile de ricin — L’HMPC ne recommande pas l’usage chez l’enfant de moins de 18 ans. À confirmer par le pharmacien. — source: EMA/HMPC — Ricini oleum

Regulatory framework

What the authorities say

Authority	Status
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) — via Benzoate d'hexyle diéthylamino hydroxybenzoylé	Autorisé sous conditions
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) — via Bis-éthylhexyloxyphénol méthoxyphényl triazine	Autorisé sous conditions
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) — via Salicylate de 2-éthylhexyle	Autorisé sous conditions
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) — via Ethylhexyl Triazone	Autorisé sous conditions
Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) — via Dioxyde de titane	Autorisé sous conditions

What the brand says

The brand’s claims

SPF 50+Statement printed on the packaging
VERY HIGH PROTECTIONStatement printed on the packaging

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The brand

Bioderma

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Sources

EMA/HMPC — Ricini oleum

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Published on 7/17/2026Updated on 7/17/2026Sources verified on 7/17/2026

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