Cicabio spf 50+

Name: BIODERMA Cicabio spf 50+
Brand: BIODERMA

spf

Overall score8.0

BIODERMA Cicabio spf 50+ scores 8.0/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).

✶ Hero ingredients

#2C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Softens and smooths

#3Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV protection

#4Homosalate

Chemical UVB filter

Score breakdown

Overall

8.0

Hydration Efficacy7.9

Irritation Risk9.5

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Active Ingredient Strength4.9

Ingredient Transparency8.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

Scores last verified: April 2026

What makes BIODERMA Cicabio spf 50+ stand out

BIODERMA Cicabio spf 50+ is an excellent spf with an overall score of 8.0/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Homosalate — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on hydration (7.9) and low irritation risk (9.5).

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags

Key ingredients

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C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Softens and smooths — #2 in the INCI list
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Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV protection — #3 in the INCI list
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Homosalate
UV protection — #4 in the INCI list
✶
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV protection — #5 in the INCI list
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Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV protection — #6 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

44 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#1Aqua/Water/Eau #2C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate #3Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate #4Homosalate #5Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate #6Ethylhexyl Salicylate #7Ethylhexyl Triazone #8Glycerin #9Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine #10Butylene Glycol #11Nylon 6/12 #12Cyclopentasiloxane #13Caprylyl Methicone #14Silica #15Sodium Citrate #16Mannitol #17Xylitol #18Rhamnose #19Copper Sulfate #20Zinc Sulfate #21Sodium Hyaluronate #22Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Vine Extract #23Asiaticoside #24Asiatic Acid #25Madecassic Acid #26Ectoin #27Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 #28Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer #29Dicaprylyl Carbonate #302-Hexanediol #31Caprylyl Glycol #32Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer #33Cyclomethicone #34Stearalkonium Hectorite #35Laureth-3 #36Polysorbate 60 #37Sorbitan Isostearate #38Hydroxyethylcellulose #39Propylene Carbonate #40Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester #41Bht #42Potassium Sorbate #43Tocopherol #44Citric Acid. [Bi 689]

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Ingredient breakdown

Other ingredient13
Works on your skin7
Softens and smooths6
UV protection6
Holds the formula together4
Keeps the product fresh4
Draws in moisture3
Formula balancers1

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