Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen .
Published on November 04, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 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, fragrances, 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
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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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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Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ 20 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.
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen 35 ingredients
Titanium Dioxide 8% • Zinc Oxide 10% • Alumina • Aluminum Stearate • Beeswax • C12-15 Pareth-12 • C16-17 Alkyl Benzoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Cetyl Dimethicone • Cetyl PCA • Dimethicone • Chlorphenesin • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexyl Palmitate • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Hexyl Laurate • Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Methyl Glucose Laurate • Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate • Peg-7
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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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 DioxideBlue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral 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 OxideBlue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 AluminaBlue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 25.
We don't have a description for Aluminum Stearate.
Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 22.
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 GlycolBlue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 17.
Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.
Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.
Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.
Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.
Learn more about ChlorphenesinBlue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 23.
Disodium 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 EDTABlue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 31.
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Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen 35 ingredients
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Blue Lizard Sensitive Mineral Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide, SPF 50+ 20 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen 35 ingredients
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