e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 Versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Lotion Spray Sunscreen SPF 60
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 19 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Lotion Spray Sunscreen SPF 60 31 ingredients
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e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 19 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Lotion Spray Sunscreen SPF 60 31 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 8%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 7%
Skin Conditioning
Isododecane
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientCaprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
StabilisingGlycerin
Humectant
PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer
Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Skin ConditioningPolyester-7
Skin ConditioningNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 8%, Homosalate 7%, Isododecane, Dimethicone, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylyl Methicone, PEG-10 Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Glycerin, PEG-12 Dimethicone/PPG-20 Crosspolymer, Pongamia Pinnata Seed Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Polyester-7, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.68%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 9.6%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2.88%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 5.38%
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3 3.46%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientPolyurethane-35
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Octyldodecanol
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPolysorbate 61
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Octyldodecyl Xyloside
EmulsifyingPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingCassia Alata Leaf Extract
AstringentMaltodextrin
AbsorbentButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.68%, Homosalate 9.6%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2.88%, Octocrylene 5.38%, Benzophenone-3 3.46%, Water, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Glycerin, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Polyurethane-35, Caprylyl Methicone, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polysorbate 61, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-8 Laurate, Dimethiconol, Octyldodecyl Xyloside, PEG-12 Dimethicone, P-Anisic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Tocopherol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl 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 SalicylateOctocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneHomosalate 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 HomosalateDimethicone 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 DimethiconeCaprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.
It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol 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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e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 19 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Lotion Spray Sunscreen SPF 60 31 ingredients
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e.l.f. cosmetics Suntouchable! Invisible Sunscreen SPF 35 19 ingredients
I’ve tried the Goop version and this feels nearly identical. it’s a little odd when you first start putting it on, but it actually does “disappear” in seconds. I do like it, especially for the price, but I prefer a cream-esque SPF.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Lotion Spray Sunscreen SPF 60 31 ingredients
skin looks very oily after application :(
