Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ .
Published on January 25, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or parabens
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
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 54 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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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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Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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 😥
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HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 54 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
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HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 54 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Arginine • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Disodium Phenyl Dibenzimidazole Tetrasulfonate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Titanium Dioxide • Hexylene Glycol • C14-22 Alcohols • C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Myristyl Alcohol • Dipropylene Glycol Dibenzoate • Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone • Phenoxyethanol • Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract • Ethylhexyl Ferulate • Ferulic Acid • Caffeic Acid • Physalis Angulata Extract • Ceteareth-25 • Caprylyl Glycol • Melanin • Myristyl Glucoside • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Caprylyl Methicone • Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein/Pvp Crosspolymer • Glycerin • Ascorbic Acid • Alumina • Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether Benzoate • Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide Peg-15 Disulfate • Camellia Sinensis Extract • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopheryl Acetate • Xanthan Gum • Phytosphingosine Hcl • Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract • Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hcl • Panthenyl Triacetate • Parfum • Simethicone • Oxothiazolidine • Disodium EDTA • Silica • Ethyl Linoleate • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Oleyl Alcohol • Butylene Glycol • Lecithin • Sodium Benzoate • Tocopherol • Linalool • Limonene
Drometrizole Trisiloxane 7% • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine 5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 5% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 2% • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 0.5% • Water • Alcohol Denat. • Silica • Isopropyl Myristate • Glycerin • Diisopropyl Sebacate • C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer • Propanediol • Perlite • Tocopherol • Triethanolamine • Caprylyl Glycol • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Disodium EDTA • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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 WaterHELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
This ingredient is more commonly known as Ensulizole, a chemical sunscreen ingredient.
Ensulizole mainly protects UV-B (290-340 nm) but offers a little UV-A (320-400 nm) protection. It is often paired with less photo-stable sunscreen ingredients due to its photo-stability.
Due to it being water-soluble, Ensulizole helps give sunscreens a light and non-oily texture.
Ensulizole is approved worldwide:
Learn more about Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidHELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineHELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 6.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolHELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 GlycerinHELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 28.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAHELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 44.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.
Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.
Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.
Learn more about SilicaHELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 45.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolHELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 52.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 54 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
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HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 54 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
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HELIOCARE 360 Gel Oil-Free SPF50 PA++++ 54 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
Chaddy
Makes my face feel very greasy!
I'm really not a fan of this sunscreen because it makes my skin feel very oily and greasy. I have normal to dry...
Makes my face feel very greasy!
I'm really not a fan of this sunscreen because it makes my skin feel very oily and greasy. I have normal to dry skin and I rarely feel oily, but with this I have to apply setting powder and even then I usually end up feeling oily for hours. I also find that the sunscreen doesn't go on very smooth and sometimes pills even when I wait for other products to be totally absorbed to apply it. Just overall a disappointment.
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