Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 .
Published on October 09, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 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 common allergens, fragrances, oils 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
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 18 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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 😥
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 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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 😥
At a glance
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Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 18 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 18 ingredients
Water • Homosalate • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Octocrylene • Alcohol Denat. • Tapioca Starch • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Cyclomethicone • Behenyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Methylpropanediol • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Glycerin • Carnitine • Glycyrrhetinic Acid • Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Carbomer • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Chloride • Trisodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2% • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid 2% • Octocrylene 10% • Carbomer • Cyclomethicone • Simethicone • Disodium EDTA • Glycerin • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Isopropyl Palmitate • Methylparaben • Phenoxyethanol • Propylene Glycol • Propylparaben • Water • Stearic Acid • Montan/Stearic Glycerides • Stearyl Alcohol
Ingredients Side-by-side
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterEucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneEucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Octocrylene 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 OctocryleneEucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cyclomethicone is a class of silicones used to improve the texture of products.
Their cyclic or circular structure decreases stability. This causes quick evaporation when applied to skin. Cyclomethicones are often used as a carrier for other ingredients. Once it evaporates, it leaves a silky barrier on the skin.
The most popular types of cyclomethicones include D5 and D6.
Learn more about CyclomethiconeEucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 GlycerinEucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 27.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 18 ingredients
Usage
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Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 18 ingredients
Reviews
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Eucerin Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ 27 ingredients
Mejsel
The only sunscreen I actually like using on my extremely oily face. Doesn't pill at all and doesn't get overly shiny on my skin, while still...
The only sunscreen I actually like using on my extremely oily face. Doesn't pill at all and doesn't get overly shiny on my skin, while still leaving a bit of a glow. As it is mattified, I usually put another moisturizer underneath to avoid getting dry during the day. As long as you double-cleanse in the evening, I don't feel that this clogs pores, which I've had problems with before with other sunscreens. Also LOVE that it comes in an airless pump. It is both good from a sustainability perspective, but also financially because all the product comes out!
nasaye
Good SPF that feels light
Me and my partner both use thes SPF. I have dry skin and it works best for me on top of moisturizer. My parents has oily...
Good SPF that feels light
Me and my partner both use thes SPF. I have dry skin and it works best for me on top of moisturizer. My parents has oily skin so he uses it instead of one. It is a great SPF that doesn't just sit on your face and you can easily find it in drug stores.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 18 ingredients
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