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Fixderma Skincare Shadow SPF 30+ Gel Versus La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60

Sunscreen

Indian Brand India

French Brand France

Updated on March 13, 2024

Overview

What they are

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

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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Fixderma Skincare Shadow SPF 30+ Gel 18 ingredients

La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 32 ingredients

What's inside

At a glance

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Fixderma Skincare Shadow SPF 30+ Gel 18 ingredients

La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 32 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Shadow SPF 30+ Gel

Water

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV Absorber

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Propylene Glycol

Humectant

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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV Absorber

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Benzophenone-4

Triethanolamine

Zinc Oxide

1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Sodium Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Emollient

Lauryl Glucoside

Cleansing

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Tocopheryl Acetate

Antioxidant

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Disodium EDTA

BHT

Antioxidant

Parfum

Masking

Water, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Propylene Glycol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Benzophenone-4, Triethanolamine, Zinc Oxide, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Lauryl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Parfum

La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

UV Absorber

Homosalate 10%

Skin Conditioning

Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%

UV Absorber

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Octocrylene 7%

Water

Cyclopentasiloxane

Alcohol Denat.

Silica

Dicaprylyl Ether

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Dimethicone

Cyclohexasiloxane

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Nylon-12

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Emollient

Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate

Skin Protecting

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone

Sodium Chloride

Caprylyl Glycol

PEG-8 Laurate

Isostearyl Alcohol

Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate

Emulsion Stabilising

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Stabilising

P-Anisic Acid

Masking

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Disodium EDTA

Cassia Alata Leaf Extract

Astringent

Propylene Carbonate

Solvent

Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate

Cleansing

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV Absorber, UV Filter

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 Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

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Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol 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.

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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