Clinique City Block Sheer Oil-Free Daily Face Protector SPF 25 Versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control Gel-Cream SPF 50+ Fragrance Free
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 7.3%
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide 6.9%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningTrioctyldodecyl Citrate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Dimethicone
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSteareth-2
EmulsifyingStearyl Heptanoate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Lecithin
Emollient
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Gentiana Lutea Root Extract
Skin ConditioningRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
AntimicrobialHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientBetula Alba Bark Extract
Masking
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingSaccharomyces Lysate Extract
Humectant
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sorbitan Tristearate
EmulsifyingLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Polyquaternium-51
Skin Conditioning
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitol
Humectant
Sodium Rna
Skin ConditioningPEG-40 Stearate
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Phytantriol
HumectantStearic Acid
Cleansing
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Cellulose
Absorbent
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Stearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate
Antioxidant
Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Pantethine
EmollientBisabolol
Antioxidant
Ceteth-2
EmulsifyingPEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Steareth-20
CleansingIsopropyl Titanium Triisostearate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientSodium Stearate
CleansingNylon-12
Citric Acid
Buffering
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientNylon-6
Hexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
Titanium Dioxide 7.3%, Zinc Oxide 6.9%, Water, Trioctyldodecyl Citrate, Butylene Glycol, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Steareth-2, Stearyl Heptanoate, Silica, Lecithin, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Gentiana Lutea Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Saccharomyces Lysate Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitan Tristearate, Linoleic Acid, Polyquaternium-51, Caprylyl Methicone, Sorbitol, Sodium Rna, PEG-40 Stearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phytantriol, Stearic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Cellulose, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Ascorbyl Tocopheryl Maleate, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Pantethine, Bisabolol, Ceteth-2, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Steareth-20, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Sodium Stearate, Nylon-12, Citric Acid, Aluminum Hydroxide, Nylon-6, Hexylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, CI 77891, Iron Oxides
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diisopropyl Adipate
EmollientPEG-8
HumectantDipropylene Glycol
HumectantC12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate
Stabilising
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Acrylates Copolymer
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingBixa Orellana Seed Extract
MaskingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Maltodextrin
Absorbent
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning
Silica Silylate
Emollient
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Triethanolamine
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Zinc PCA
Humectant
Water, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Silica, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diisopropyl Adipate, PEG-8, Dipropylene Glycol, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer, Glycerin, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate, Tocopherol, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Acrylates Copolymer, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Bixa Orellana Seed Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone, Maltodextrin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Pentylene Glycol, Silica Silylate, Sodium Polyacrylate, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Triethanolamine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Zinc PCA
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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.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created.
Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin.
Because it is not a free-fatty acid or alcohol, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on).
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolCitric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidSilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
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