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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint versus La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on December 16, 2020

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen Canadian Brand Canada
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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Buy Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint

Starts at $11.98
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Buy La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60

Starts at $32.99

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
30
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

Mineral UV Filter (2)
Niacinamide
Ceramides (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (5)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger (2)

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 Compared

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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, 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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CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint 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.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 6.

La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 12.

We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer.

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 10.

La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 10.

4
What it does: Emulsifying

Peg-8 Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 16.

La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 22.

5
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying

We don't have a description for Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate.

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 28.

La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 31.

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.

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 34.

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

7
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Glycol

CeraVe Hydrating Sunscreen with SPF 30 Sheer Tint contains this as ingredient number 37.

La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 21.

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

32% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
55% are disliked or very disliked
7% 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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