Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF 50+ by Bioderma
Bioderma

Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF 50+

Sunscreens

99/100
No known risks

Pregnancy-focused rating

No higher-risk flags in the assessed ingredients. This is a screening result, not a guarantee of pregnancy safety.

15 of 15 ingredients rated

Is it suitable during pregnancy?

MamaSkin rates the recorded formula for Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF 50+ as No known risks (99/100). This screening result is not a guarantee of safety for every pregnancy.

Why this rating?

No higher-risk ingredient flags are shown in the assessed entries. Ingredients without a matched rating are marked Not assessed, not No known risks.

15 of 15 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.

How we assess products

Ingredient breakdown

The recorded formula, with evidence behind each rating. Unmatched ingredients are marked Not assessed in grey.

Ingredient ratings and evidence

Higher-risk flags first. Open an ingredient for evidence.

Zinc Oxide

No known risks

Mineral ingredient used as a UV filter and skin protectant in many creams and mineral sunscreens. For typical topical use, systemic absorption is very low and it is generally considered acceptable in pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you prefer a cautious approach, avoid inhaling loose powders or spray formats.

Sources: General dermatology/obstetric guidance commonly lists mineral sunscreens (zinc oxide) as acceptable in pregnancy; exposure route considerations for powders/sprays.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

No known risks

Common emollient derived from fatty acids and glycerin. Used to soften skin and improve texture without pregnancy-specific concerns.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

Butyrospermum Parkii Oil

No known risks

A plant-derived fixed oil or lipid used as an emollient and skin-conditioning ingredient. Cosmetic safety review focuses on oxidation, irritation, impurities and source allergy; no pregnancy-specific reproductive or developmental hazard was identified for normal topical exposure.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Plant-Derived Fatty Acid Oils as Used in Cosmetics; European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory.

Dicaprylyl Ether

No known risks

A lightweight fatty ether used as an emollient and spreading agent. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that dicaprylyl ether is safe in current cosmetic use; reviewed developmental testing did not identify maternal or fetal toxicity and skin absorption was low. Safety for airbrush delivery was not established.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Fatty Ethers https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/FR_FattyEthers_122022.pdf

Isostearyl Isostearate

No known risks

A fatty-acid ester used mainly for emollience, slip and formula texture. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed alkyl esters are safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl Esters as Used in Cosmetics https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=b34bc38f-8e74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6

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Titanium Dioxide

No known risks

Inorganic mineral pigment and, in some products, a mineral UV filter. For typical topical use in creams, lotions and makeup, systemic absorption is expected to be very low. Most concerns discussed in the literature relate to ingestion (food additive E171) or inhalation exposure from fine powders/sprays, and to specific nanoparticle characterisation. For routine topical cosmetic use, it is generally considered acceptable in pregnancy and breastfeeding; if you prefer a cautious approach, avoid inhaling loose powders or sprays.

Sources: EFSA opinion on titanium dioxide as food additive E171 (ingestion context); SCCS opinions on titanium dioxide in cosmetics (including inhalation/nano considerations); general dermatology guidance on mineral sunscreens in pregnancy.

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

No known risks

Light emollient carbonate ester used to improve spreadability and reduce greasiness. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Dialkyl Carbonates as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Polyhydroxystearic Acid

No known risks

Polymeric dispersing agent used to keep pigments and mineral filters evenly suspended. Low systemic exposure is expected from topical cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified.

Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for polymeric fatty acid derivatives; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Silica

No known risks

Mineral absorbent and texture aid used to mattify and improve slip. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical cosmetic use; this assessment does not cover deliberate inhalation of loose powder.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Silica and Silicates as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Glyceryl Isostearate

No known risks

A fatty ester, lipid-derived emulsifier or emollient used for texture and skin conditioning. These materials have low expected systemic exposure, and no pregnancy-specific reproductive or developmental hazard was identified for normal topical cosmetic use.

Sources: CIR safety assessments of fatty esters, glycerides and emollients as used in cosmetics; European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory.

Tocopherol

No known risks

Vitamin E antioxidant used to protect oils and support the skin barrier. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure.

Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)

Stearalkonium Hectorite

No known risks

An organically modified clay used to suspend pigments and thicken oil-based formulas. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that ammonium hectorites, including stearalkonium hectorite, are safe in current practices of use. Fine dry particles should not be deliberately inhaled.

Sources: CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Stearalkonium Hectorite https://cir-reports.cir-safety.org/view-attachment/?id=f27ec8b6-8d74-ec11-8943-0022482f06a6

Water

No known risks

Water (Aqua) is the standard purified water used as a cosmetic solvent. It has no pregnancy-specific risk in normal topical use.

Sources: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Water, https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-database/cosing-glossary-ingredients_en

Propylene Carbonate

No known risks

Solvent and viscosity-control ingredient used in cosmetic formulas, often with clay thickeners. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.

Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for carbonate solvents; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Glycine Soja Oil

No known risks

Plant-derived emollient oil used to soften skin and support formula texture. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support current cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical concern identified in the material reviewed.

Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Soy-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory

Full recorded ingredient list

Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Dicaprylyl Ether, Isostearyl Isostearate, Titanium Dioxide, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Silica, Glyceryl Isostearate, Tocopherol, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Water, Propylene Carbonate, Glycine Soja Oil

Ingredient ratings refreshed 1 October 2026. Formulas vary by market and can change. Always compare with your packaging.

Questions about this assessment

Why does Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF 50+ have a No known risks rating?

No higher-risk ingredient flags are shown in the assessed entries. Ingredients without a matched rating are marked Not assessed, not No known risks. The product score is a stored assessment, not a clinical safety guarantee.

Is the MamaSkin score a measure of SPF or sun protection?

No. The score and risk band describe MamaSkin's pregnancy-focused ingredient screening of this recorded formula. They do not measure SPF, UVA protection, water resistance or whether you have applied enough sunscreen. Use the protection and application instructions on your exact packaging, and review the ingredient flags separately.

Has every ingredient in Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF 50+ been assessed?

15 of 15 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.

Does this assessment apply to my Bioderma Photoderm Mineral Fluide SPF 50+?

Only if the ingredient list on your packaging matches the recorded formula shown here. Formulas can differ by market and change over time. Compare the full list, not just the product name; report a mismatch if it differs.

Does this pregnancy assessment also establish breastfeeding suitability?

No. This page presents a pregnancy-focused product assessment. Do not infer a breastfeeding conclusion from its score or label; breastfeeding requires a separate assessment of the formula and how it is used.