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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Iope UV Shield Sun Protector XP SPF 50+ PA++++ versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen For Face SPF 50 .

Published on January 06, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 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 harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea
Sunscreen French Brand France

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (3)
Mineral UV Filter
AHA
Vitamin E (2)
Exfoliators (2)
Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

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Iope UV Shield Sun Protector XP SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen For Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.

2
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.

Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.

With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.

Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.

Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.

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Iope UV Shield Sun Protector XP SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 7.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen For Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.

3
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Iope UV Shield Sun Protector XP SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen For Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.

4
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Iope UV Shield Sun Protector XP SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 11.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen For Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
What it does:
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Nylon-12 is not reef safe.

Iope UV Shield Sun Protector XP SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 17.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen For Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.

6
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Emulsion Stabilising

We don't have a description for Aluminum Stearate.

Iope UV Shield Sun Protector XP SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 20.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen For Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.

7
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyhydroxystearic 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.

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Iope UV Shield Sun Protector XP SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 22.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen For Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 30.

8
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.

As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.

Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.

Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.

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Iope UV Shield Sun Protector XP SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 24.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen For Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 39.

9
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.

As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.

Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.

Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.

This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.

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Iope UV Shield Sun Protector XP SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 25.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen For Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.

10
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Iope UV Shield Sun Protector XP SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 40.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen For Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 23.

11
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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Iope UV Shield Sun Protector XP SPF 50+ PA++++ contains this as ingredient number 46.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen For Face SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

22% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
52% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet
13% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

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Iope UV Shield Sun Protector XP SPF 50+ PA++++ 46 ingredients

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen For Face SPF 50 39 ingredients

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Mar 9, 2024

Maybe this works for others, hence its popularity, but it made me break out SO bad. Also my skin just felt gross with this on, like I rubbed bacon grease all over my face.

Maybe this works for others, hence its popularity, but it made me break out SO bad. Also my skin just felt gross with this on, like I rubbed bacon grease all over my face.

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Irritating
Oily

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