**Review** Bioderma Photoderm MAX Milk/Cream 100SPF
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enjoys freebies · Thu Nov 04, 2004 12:31 pm Quote

I just responded to a forum member on the Skin Care Forum and thought I should share it here also.

Sorry, this is a bit of a long message.

I have sun damage on my face and arms from not using any sunscreen products on a regular basis. Shock

It's because I have sensitive skin and have found that I broke out into weeping hives when I tried to use any chemical sunscreen products. Crying or Very sad

Also I found that the physical ones makes me look ashy and "anemic" looking. Embarassed

The Mexoryl (sp?) in this product does not break me out which is why my skin likes it. Also this product is photostable and will not break down. I have worn this when it's bright and sunny (102 degrees) and despite being outdoors with no shade for 3-4 hours, I did not tan or darken at all.

The milk is slightly lighter in texture than the MAX cream. It takes a bit of effort to rub either version of the product into the skin. I prefer the milk over the cream as the thicker cream can "ball up" on your skin if you try to rub your face afterwards.

I will wear the cream on my face when I'm on vacation or when it's very hot and sunny. I will not wear any makeup when I have the cream on per my explanation above.

My friends have also "borrowed" some of the fluid from me when they were caught outside without protection. Rolling Eyes

It did not leave a white ashy coating on my African American friend's very dark complexion, but again the product must be rubbed in well.

BTW, I also have the SPF 80 stick which I use on my brow bone and upper eyelids and sometimes on my lips. This stays put and does not run into my eyes (I have oily eyelids).

These products are normally not available for sale in the U.S. as Mexoryl is not approved by the FDA (yet). I have found a website in the U.S. that does import the Photoderm line in from France and distributes it via the internet. If you are interested, please send a PM to me.

This line may not be for everyone. They do sell samples so you can try it out and see if it suits you if you are interested.

Thanks for reading this. Very Happy

Wed Nov 10, 2004 3:06 pm Quote

I do use this product because it doesnt leave any white layer on my skin. And I do blieve
it protect me well, but my only problem with it
is that ıt leave my skin very shiny. What is the right amount to apply on the face?? WhiteLotus, how much do you apply on your face?? I do apply 2 pea sized shape on face and
throat.

I do have oily/normal skin.

enjoys freebies · Wed Nov 10, 2004 4:48 pm Quote

Mert,

I have combination (oily t-zone and normal/dry cheeks) and sensitive skin.

I believe I spread on the same amount as you do. I do have a slight sheen in the t-zone, but then I blot periodically. hmm

I'm sorry I don't have an answer to your dilemma. Sad

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