Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 .
Published on June 19, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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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
Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 31 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 32 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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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 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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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Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 31 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 32 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 31 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 32 ingredients
Homosalate 10% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate 7.5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Water • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Glycerin • Styrene • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Portulaca Oleracea Extract • Phenoxyethanol • Tocopheryl Acetate • Polyacrylate-13 • Pentylene Glycol • Xanthan Gum • Benzoic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Glycereth-2 Cocoate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Polyisobutene • Polysorbate 20 • Panthenol • Arginine • Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Cassia Alata Leaf Extract
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 15% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 10% • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Glycerin • Dimethicone • Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Silica • Caprylyl Methicone • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Tocopherol • Caprylyl Glycol • Panthenol • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Triethanolamine • Peg-8 Laurate • Inulin Lauryl Carbamate • Chlorphenesin • P-Anisic Acid • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Xanthan Gum • Disodium EDTA • Cassia Alata Leaf Extract • Maltodextrin • Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
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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 HomosalateDr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneDr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 SalicylateDr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinDr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl PhosphateDr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 StearateDr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 contains this as ingredient number 15.
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.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 GumDr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 contains this as ingredient number 28.
Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.
lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.
Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
Learn more about PanthenolDr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 26.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 contains this as ingredient number 20.
We don't have a description for Cassia Alata Leaf Extract.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 31.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 contains this as ingredient number 30.
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Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 31 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 32 ingredients
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Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 31 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 32 ingredients
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Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops SPF 50 31 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 32 ingredients
Shine city
The picture on this product page shows SPF 50 but title says SPF 100... lol. This is for the SPF 100 version, and holy moly it's the shiniest sunscreen I have tried yet to date. I really wanted the SPF 100 because there are so...
Shine city
The picture on this product page shows SPF 50 but title says SPF 100... lol. This is for the SPF 100 version, and holy moly it's the shiniest sunscreen I have tried yet to date. I really wanted the SPF 100 because there are so few of them on the market but it's just so immediately eye blindingly shiny and greasy. When I used this my oily skin didn't even stand a chance at being slick free. Also it burns the eyes so much.
But despite all that, the SPF did protect me against tropical sun during my vacation even though it felt so greasy using it so it gets 1 star back.
I honestly really like this one, I just wish I had known it wasn’t fungal acne safe before I bought it. It’s clogged up my pores on my forehead a little bit.
I honestly really like this one, I just wish I had known it wasn’t fungal acne safe before I bought it. It’s clogged up my pores on my forehead a little bit.
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