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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of bondi sands Fragrance Free Sunscreen Daily Face Lotion SPF 50+ versus La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on September 28, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols and silicones

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Sunscreen Australian Brand Australia
Sunscreen French Brand France

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
60

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (2)
Vitamin E

Benefits

Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (5)
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.

Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.

(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)

Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.

Learn more about Homosalate

bondi sands Fragrance Free Sunscreen Daily Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 2.

2
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Disliked

Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.

Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.

The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.

According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.

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bondi sands Fragrance Free Sunscreen Daily Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.

La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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bondi sands Fragrance Free Sunscreen Daily Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.

La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclopentasiloxane is a silicone used to improve texture and trap moisture. An easier name for this is D5.

D5 is considered lightweight and volatile. Volatile means it evaporates quickly after application. Once evaporated, D5 leaves a thin barrier that helps keep skin hydrated.

D5 is an emollient. Emollients help soften the skin and prevent water loss. Silicones create a silky texture in products. D5 helps other ingredients become more spreadable.

Studies show D5 is safe to use in skincare products. We recommend speaking with a skincare professional if you have concerns.

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bondi sands Fragrance Free Sunscreen Daily Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.

La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

Cyclohexasiloxane is a type of silicone more commonly known as D6. It is an emollient and solvent.

Cyclohexasiloxane is used to evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product. When applied to the skin, Cyclohexasiloxane evaporates and leaves behind a silky feel.

As an emollient, it can help the skin feel soft and hydrated. It is also used to reduce frizz in hair products.

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bondi sands Fragrance Free Sunscreen Daily Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.

La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 13.

6
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

bondi sands Fragrance Free Sunscreen Daily Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.

La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 18.

7
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Chloride

bondi sands Fragrance Free Sunscreen Daily Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.

La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 20.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

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5% have mixed ratings
70% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
16% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet

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