Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of B&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen .
Last updated on December 21, 2023. Published on March 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 26 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, silicones and 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
B&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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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 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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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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B&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
B&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen 35 ingredients
Titanium Dioxide • Zinc Oxide • Water • Undecane • Triethylhexanoin • Caprylyl Methicone • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Silica • Tridecane • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Dicaprylyl Ether • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Aluminum Stearate • Pentylene Glycol • Peg-9 • Alumina • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Magnesium Sulfate • Propylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Propylene Carbonate • Cassia Alata Leaf Extract • Maltodextrin
Titanium Dioxide 6% • Zinc Oxide 5% • Undecane • Triethylhexanoin • Isohexadecane • Nylon-12 • Caprylyl Methicone • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Phenethyl Benzoate • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Silica • Tridecane • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Dicaprylyl Ether • Talc • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Aluminum Stearate • Pentylene Glycol • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Alumina • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Magnesium Sulfate • Propylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Peg-8 Laurate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Tocopherol • Propylene Carbonate • Cassia Alata Leaf Extract • Maltodextrin • Benzoic Acid • Peg-9
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Ingredients Explained
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Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideB&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 OxideB&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.
Undecane is an emollient and helps create a lightweight base for products.
Is is not soluble in water and naturally occurring in some species.
B&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 3.
Triethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.
As a solvent, Triethylhexanoin helps dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
It is also an emollient and helps condition the skin.
Learn more about TriethylhexanoinB&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 5.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 4.
Caprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.
It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.
B&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 6.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 7.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateB&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 7.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 SilicaB&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 8.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 11.
Tridecane is a lightweight emollient and fragrancing ingredient. It is a paraffin and often called a silicone alternative.
According to a manufacturer, it is used to give a light odor to raw materials.
This ingredient can be derived from palm oil, or coconut oil. It is also naturally found in certain species of organisms.
According to the NOAA, this ingredient can cause skin sensitivity with prolonged use. However, this warning is taken from the Coast Guard and no studies have been done on this in relation to cosmetics.
Tridecane is not water soluble.
Learn more about TridecaneB&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 9.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
B&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 10.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 13.
Dicaprylyl Ether is created from caprylic acid. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Ether is non-comedogenic. It helps soften and smooth the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, helping to hydrate the skin.
Dicaprylyl Ether gives a non-greasy feel and better spreadability to products.
Learn more about Dicaprylyl EtherB&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 11.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer.
B&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 12.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Aluminum Stearate.
B&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 13.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 17.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolB&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 18.
We don't have a description for Peg-9.
B&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 35.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaB&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 16.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 20.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidB&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 17.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 21.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
B&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 18.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 22.
Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateB&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 19.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 23.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolB&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 20.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 GlycolB&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 21.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 25.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteB&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 22.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 27.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneB&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 23.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 28.
We don't have a description for Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate.
B&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 24.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 29.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateB&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 25.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 31.
We don't have a description for Cassia Alata Leaf Extract.
B&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 26.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 32.
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinB&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 27.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 33.
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B&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen 35 ingredients
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B&B Derma Sun-Day Lightweight Milky Mineral Sunscreen 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen 35 ingredients
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