Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen .
Published on November 14, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones 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 Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 26 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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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 😥
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:
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 Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 26 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 26 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen 35 ingredients
Zinc Oxide 12% • Allantoin • Bisabolol • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Caprylyl Glycol • Coco-Caprylate • Glycerin • Glyceryl Behenate • Glyceryl Dibehenate • Glyceryl Stearate • Isoamyl Laurate • Lecithin • Methylpropanediol • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Phenylpropanol • Polyester-7 • Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate • Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate • Silica • Sodium Chloride • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Tribehenin • Tridecyl Salicylate • Water
Titanium Dioxide 5% • Zinc Oxide 15% • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Isohexadecane • Isononyl Isononanoate • Dicaprylyl Ether • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer • Triethylhexanoin • Silica • Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate • Citric Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Chloride • Caprylyl Glycol • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Aluminum Hydroxide • Stearic Acid • Aluminum Stearate • Chlorphenesin • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Alumina • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Tocopherol • P-Anisic Acid • Capryloyl Salicylic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Propylene Carbonate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Cassia Alata Leaf Extract • Maltodextrin
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Ingredients Explained
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Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
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Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideAvène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.
As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.
This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateAvène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 17.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaAvène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 12.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideAvène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 16.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolAvène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 27.
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Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 26 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen 35 ingredients
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Avène Mineral Sunscreen Face & Body Lotion SPF 50 26 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen 35 ingredients
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