Is Bioderma Protector solar Reef-Safe Sunscreen Safe?
No concerns flagged Standard: Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Free of flagged ingredients
0 of 28 flagged (0 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 10.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 10.0/10
Formulation Analysis: Why This Product Passes
The Reef-Safe Sunscreen standard screens for chemical uv filters banned in hawaii (act 104) and the us virgin islands due to coral bleaching and marine ecotoxicity.
Across all 28 verified INCI ingredients in Bioderma Protector solar, zero matches were detected against the 5 screened triggers under this standard. Consequently, this formulation earns a verdict of Free of flagged ingredients with a score of 10.0/10 (No concerns flagged).
Complete INCI formulation (28 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Reef-Safe Sunscreen |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AQUA | Pass |
| 2 | DIBUTYLADIPATE | Pass |
| 3 | DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE | Pass |
| 4 | C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE | Pass |
| 5 | DIETHYLHEXYL BUTAMIDO TRIAZONE | Pass |
| 6 | BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE | Pass |
| 7 | PROPANEDIOL | Pass |
| 8 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE | Pass |
| 9 | ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE | Pass |
| 10 | POLYGLYCERYL-6 STEARATE | Pass |
| 11 | GLYCERIN | Pass |
| 12 | ALEURITES FORDII OIL COPOLYMER | Pass |
| 13 | C20-22 ALKYL PHOSPHATE | Pass |
| 14 | HEXANEDIOL | Pass |
| 15 | C20-22 ALCOHOLS | Pass |
| 16 | MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE | Pass |
| 17 | PRUNUS ARMENIACA KERNEL OIL | Pass |
| 18 | TOCOPHEROL | Pass |
| 19 | CAPRYLYL GLYCOL | Pass |
| 20 | POLYGLYCERYL-6 BEHENATE | Pass |
| 21 | SODIUM CITRATE | Pass |
| 22 | XANTHAN GUM | Pass |
| 23 | CELLULOSE GUM | Pass |
| 24 | O-CYMEN-5-OL | Pass |
| 25 | GLYCINE SOJA OIL | Pass |
| 26 | SODIUM HYDROXIDE | Pass |
| 27 | DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE | Pass |
| 28 | PROPYLHEPTYL CAPRYLATE | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Sunscreen options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Reef-Safe Sunscreen flags:
Other safety checks for Protector solar
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
07266593(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
- Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.