La Roche-Posay Anthelios Airlicium SPF 30 - Brazil Versus Principia Protetor Solar PS-03 SPF 60
Updated on November 01, 2024
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 fighting acne and dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils or parabens
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Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Airlicium SPF 30 34 ingredients
Principia Protetor Solar PS-03 SPF 60 22 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Airlicium SPF 30 34 ingredients
Principia Protetor Solar PS-03 SPF 60 22 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningZea Mays Starch
AbsorbentEthylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Silica Silylate
EmollientCetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Triethanolamine
BufferingGlyceryl Stearate Citrate
Emollient
Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate
Cleansing
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Zinc Gluconate
Skin Conditioning
Perlite
AbsorbentParfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Silica, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, CI 77891, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Octocrylene, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Zea Mays Starch, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Behenyl Alcohol, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Propylene Glycol, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Phenoxyethanol, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Silica Silylate, Cetyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Disodium Ethylene Dicocamide PEG-15 Disulfate, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Zinc Gluconate, Perlite, Parfum
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Gluconate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingGlycerin
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingGlyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Vp/Eicosene Copolymer
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentNiacinamide
Smoothing
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientWater, Sodium Gluconate, Xanthan Gum, Glycerin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Octocrylene, Homosalate, Vp/Eicosene Copolymer, Tocopheryl Acetate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Niacinamide, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAlso 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneOctocrylene 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 OctocryleneEthylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearatePhenoxyethanol 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.
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 GlycolXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Airlicium SPF 30 34 ingredients
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