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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50 PA++++ versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Activewear Lotion Sport SPF 60 .

Last updated on July 31, 2023. Published on August 23, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

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

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
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.

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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

Mineral UV Filter
Exfoliators
Niacinamide

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening

Concerns

Drying
Acne Trigger
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Explained

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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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Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 2.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Activewear Lotion Sport SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Activewear Lotion Sport SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 9.

3
What it does: Absorbent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.

In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.

As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.

Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.

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Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 15.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Activewear Lotion Sport SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 23.

4
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Activewear Lotion Sport SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 5.

5
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.

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Matte SPF 50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 33.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Activewear Lotion Sport SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 26.

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

26% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
34% are disliked or very disliked
26% have no rating yet
20% are loved or liked
7% have mixed ratings
57% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

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