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Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 Versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Hydrating Cream SPF 50+ Sun Cream

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
American Brand United States
French Brand France

Updated on February 03, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin and scar healing

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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Ingredient Info

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What's inside

What's inside

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50
Anthelios UVMune 400 Hydrating Cream SPF 50+ Sun Cream

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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.

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Abrasive, Absorbent

Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.

The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and smoothness of textures. It also works as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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When to use

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98% use in am
2% use in pm
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Expensive 73% Works Well 27% Broke Me Out 27%
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Hydrating 38% Sticky 31% Works Well 25%