Biologique Recherche Protection UV SPF 50 Versus La Mer The Broad Spectrum SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid
Updated on September 10, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Biologique Recherche Protection UV SPF 50 42 ingredients
La Mer The Broad Spectrum SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid 56 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
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Biologique Recherche Protection UV SPF 50 42 ingredients
La Mer The Broad Spectrum SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid 56 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin ConditioningTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract
UV FilterPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Oryzanol
Skin ConditioningPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Algae Extract
Emollient
Ferulic Acid
Antimicrobial
Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningEthyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Bisabolol
Masking
Carnosine
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Mannitol
Humectant
Lecithin
Emollient
Acacia Senegal Gum
MaskingDiatomaceous Earth
Abrasive
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene
Octyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingPEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentPEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Zinc Sulfate
AntimicrobialPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Zinc Oxide, Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil, Water, Titanium Dioxide, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Octyldodecanol, Buddleja Officinalis Flower Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Oryzanol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Algae Extract, Ferulic Acid, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Ethyl Ferulate, Bisabolol, Carnosine, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Silica, Mannitol, Lecithin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Diatomaceous Earth, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Polycyclopentadiene, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, PEG-8 Laurate, Disodium EDTA, Zinc Sulfate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin
Water
Skin ConditioningButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientAleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-100 Stearate
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate
Emollient
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingAlgae Extract
Emollient
Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Emollient
Medicago Sativa Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal
Abrasive
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Sodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningCopper Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantMagnesium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningZinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Succinate
Antioxidant
Niacin
Smoothing
Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder
Skin ConditioningLaminaria Ochroleuca Extract
Skin Conditioning
Malachite
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Dehydroxanthan Gum
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Dehydroacetate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tourmaline
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Silica
Abrasive
PEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Parfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Limonene
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Hydroxycitronellal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Methyl Trimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, PEG-100 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate, Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Algae Extract, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Medicago Sativa Seed Powder, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Seed Meal, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Copper Gluconate, Calcium Gluconate, Magnesium Gluconate, Zinc Gluconate, Tocopheryl Succinate, Niacin, Sesamum Indicum Seed Powder, Laminaria Ochroleuca Extract, Malachite, Caffeine, Sorbitol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Citric Acid, Tourmaline, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, PEG-8 Laurate, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Limonene, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Citronellol, Mica, CI 61570, CI 77891
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Algae Extract is a confusing name. This is because algae is an informal term for a group of 30,000 aquatic organisms that can photosynthesize.
The term 'algae extract' can refer to any one, or a blend of, the 30,000 types.
Algae is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Algae can also help with soothing and hydrating skin.
Many different types of algae have different benefits.
Learn more about Algae ExtractThis ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
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 TriglycerideCaprylyl 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 GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
PEG-8 Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
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 SilicaStearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidWe don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer yet.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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