Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-Physical Ultimate Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 Versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Mineral Light Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50
Updated on April 02, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, silicones and sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-Physical Ultimate Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 29 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Mineral Light Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50 40 ingredients
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-Physical Ultimate Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 29 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Mineral Light Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50 40 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingDimethicone
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientCoco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventLauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningPongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningSaccharide Isomerate
HumectantSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer
CleansingMagnesium Hydroxide
AbsorbentTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Magnesium Sulfate
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingSodium Chloride
Masking
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Sodium Citrate
BufferingTetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Zinc Oxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Propanediol, Lauryl Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Tranexamic Acid, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone/Polyglycerin-3 Crosspolymer, Magnesium Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Magnesium Sulfate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Sodium Chloride, Triethyl Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate
Water
Skin ConditioningIsododecane
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialDimethicone
Emollient
Undecane
EmollientTriethylhexanoin
MaskingIsohexadecane
EmollientStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Nylon-12
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Phenethyl Benzoate
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Tridecane
Perfuming
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientTalc
Abrasive
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
Aluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningC9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingPEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Magnesium Sulfate
PEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
PEG-9
HumectantPolyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentBenzoic Acid
Masking
Iron Oxides
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylene Carbonate
SolventCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientDisteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingCassia Alata Leaf Extract
AstringentAlumina
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientWater, Isododecane, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Undecane, Triethylhexanoin, Isohexadecane, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Nylon-12, Caprylyl Methicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Phenethyl Benzoate, Silica, Tridecane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Talc, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Aluminum Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, Stearic Acid, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, PEG-8 Laurate, PEG-9, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Maltodextrin, Benzoic Acid, Iron Oxides, Propylene Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylyl Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is similar to octisalate. It a photostabilizer, SPF booster, 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.
Due to regulation loopholes, this ingredient is not required to be labeled as an active chemical filter like other UV ingredients. This is why you'll likely find this ingredient in mineral sunscreens from the US.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylatePolyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidMagnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoritePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Ingredient Ratings
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-Physical Ultimate Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 29 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Mineral Light Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50 40 ingredients
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Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare All-Physical Ultimate Defense Broad Spectrum Sunscreen SPF 50 29 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Mineral Light Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50 40 ingredients
The SPF works and the bottle lasts a long time. But, It felt greasy and made my skin oily during the day. I felt disgusting. Also, I used the light tint and it wasn’t light enough for me. It reminded me every morning how pale I am and that was annoying lol.
do NOT buy this if you’re pale. i know it’s marketed as the lightest option for their tinted sunscreen line but it literally came out of the bottle brown… i was really hoping it just appeared that way straight out of the bottle and that it would eventually settle/fade but nope, my face was so dark the entire day. i am incredibly disappointed considering the price :(
