Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 .
Last updated on August 24, 2023. Published on April 18, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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
Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream 46 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 33 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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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
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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 😥
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Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream 46 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 33 ingredients
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Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream 46 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 33 ingredients
Benzophenone-3 5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Homosalate 5% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Octocrylene 2.7% • Water • Methyl Trimethicone • Butylene Glycol • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Butyrospermum Parkii Oil • Peg-100 Stearate • Silica • Dipentaerythrityl Tri-Polyhydroxystearate • Lauryl Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Dimethicone • Glyceryl Stearate • Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein • Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract • Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract • Plankton Extract • Caffeine • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Sucrose • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • C30-38 Olefin/Isopropyl Maleate/Ma Copolymer • Cetyl Alcohol • Vp/Eicosene Copolymer • Ethylhexylglycerin • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Peg-8 Laurate • Sodium Rna • Lecithin • Propyl Gallate • Arginine Ferulate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Caprylyl Glycol • Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate • Stearic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Hexylene Glycol • Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Phenoxyethanol • Mica • Sodium Dehydroacetate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 15% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 7% • Water • Silica • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Nylon-12 • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Perlite • Beeswax • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Phenoxyethanol • Peg-8 Laurate • Behenyl Alcohol • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Chlorphenesin • P-Anisic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Tocopherol • Disodium EDTA • Arachidyl Alcohol • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Propylene Glycol • Cassia Alata Leaf Extract • Maltodextrin • Stearyl Alcohol • T-Butyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Ingredients Explained
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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.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateClinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 HomosalateClinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 2.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneClinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneClinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 4.
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!
Learn more about WaterClinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 SalicylateClinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 12.
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 SilicaClinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateClinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer.
Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Peg-8 Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 31.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumClinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 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 EDTAClinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 25.
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.
Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 17.
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Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream 46 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 33 ingredients
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Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream 46 ingredients
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Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen Face Cream 46 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 33 ingredients
This sunscreen could be great. It’s not oily and it’s one of the only sunscreens that’s I’ve used that doesn’t make me oily and it holds well at work because my skin is still matte by the end of my shift (I don’t care for that “glow”...
This sunscreen could be great. It’s not oily and it’s one of the only sunscreens that’s I’ve used that doesn’t make me oily and it holds well at work because my skin is still matte by the end of my shift (I don’t care for that “glow” that some brands advertise because it just makes my oily skin look OILY). The only problem I had was that this sunscreen does pill from time to time and that is the only deal breaker for me. I’d use it again if I was in dire need of spf though.
Love!
Doesn’t pill, no white cast and non greasy formulation. What more can you ask for. Decently priced.
Love!
Doesn’t pill, no white cast and non greasy formulation. What more can you ask for. Decently priced.
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