Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Fragrance-Free Cream Invisible Finish SPF 50+ versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Montenegro .
Last updated on April 16, 2024. Published on April 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Avène Fragrance-Free Cream Invisible Finish SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Avène Fragrance-Free Cream Invisible Finish SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Avène Fragrance-Free Cream Invisible Finish SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ 26 ingredients
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Oryza Sativa Starch • Phenylene Bis-Diphenyltriazine • Water • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Glyceryl Stearate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Stearyl Alcohol • Benzoic Acid • Acetic Acid • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylyl Glycol • Glyceryl Behenate • Glyceryl Dibehenate • Ppg-1-Peg-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether • CI 17200 • Tocopheryl Glucoside • Tribehenin • Xanthan Gum
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Triethyl Citrate • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Silica • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Glycerin • Propanediol • C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer • Sodium Citrate • Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate • Perlite • Tocopherol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Drometrizole Trisiloxane • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Triethanolamine • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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Ingredients Explained
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Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UVA absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm) and photostability.
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%.
UV absorbers are an agent that absorbs UV rays. They protect your skin by using chemical reactions to convert UV rays into heat and energy.
UV rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation from the sun. Other sources include tanning beds and welding torches. Radiation is the emission of energy. UV Rays are divided into 3 groups. UVA (320-400 nm) contains the least amount of energy. They are linked to long term skin damage such as wrinkles and hyperpigmentation. UVB (290-320 nm) rays emit more energy than UVA rays. They are capable of damaging DNA in skin cells. UVB causes sunburns and are thought to be linked to skin cancer. UVC (200-280 nm) contains the highest amount of energy. Our ozone blocks UVC. UVC can also originate from welding torches, mercury lamps, and sanitizing bulbs.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateAvène Fragrance-Free Cream Invisible Finish SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Montenegro contains this as ingredient number 21.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinAvène Fragrance-Free Cream Invisible Finish SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Montenegro contains this as ingredient number 10.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAvène Fragrance-Free Cream Invisible Finish SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Montenegro contains this as ingredient number 1.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineAvène Fragrance-Free Cream Invisible Finish SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Montenegro contains this as ingredient number 7.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideAvène Fragrance-Free Cream Invisible Finish SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Montenegro contains this as ingredient number 17.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolAvène Fragrance-Free Cream Invisible Finish SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Montenegro contains this as ingredient number 19.
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Avène Fragrance-Free Cream Invisible Finish SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ 26 ingredients
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Avène Fragrance-Free Cream Invisible Finish SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ 26 ingredients
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Avène Fragrance-Free Cream Invisible Finish SPF 50+ 21 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ 26 ingredients
thatsmyskincarehere
I love it
Thank god it's fungal acne safe, also it has a sheen on a face but it's looks pleasant and doesn't feel heavy.
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