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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 versus Benton Cica Gel Sunscreen .

Last updated on January 25, 2024. Published on March 03, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 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, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen French Brand France
Sunscreen South Korean Brand South Korea

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

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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

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Ceramides
Hyaluronic Acid (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (6)
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (3)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea
Eczema
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

WaterPropanediolDibutyl AdipateDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateSilicaEthylhexyl TriazoneMethylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl TetramethylbutylphenolCaprylyl MethiconeDiethylhexyl Butamido TriazoneCoco-Caprylate1,2-HexanediolPolyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose DistearateSaccharide IsomeratePentylene GlycolPanthenolCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDecyl GlucosideBehenyl AlcoholAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerBetaine Sodium Acrylate/Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Dimethylacrylamide CrosspolymerPolyisobuteneHydrogenated PolyisobuteneGlycerinDipotassium GlycyrrhizatePoly C10-30 Alkyl AcrylateButylene GlycolHdi/Trimethylol Hexyllactone CrosspolymerSodium HyaluronateSodium Hyaluronate CrosspolymerHyaluronic AcidVincetoxicum Atratum ExtractBiosaccharide Gum-4Caprylyl/Capryl GlucosideGlycine Soja Seed ExtractSorbitan OleateCentella Asiatica ExtractTocopherolAlthaea Rosea Flower ExtractAllantoinEctoinCandida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate FermentAsiaticosideMadecassic AcidVitis Vinifera Seed OilAsiatic AcidCentella Asiatica Leaf ExtractFructanCeramide NPHydrogenated LecithinHydroxyacetophenoneTromethamineSodium PhytateXanthan GumAcetyl GlucosamineCitric AcidSodium CitrateOctanediolEthylhexylglycerinCaprylyl GlycolHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil

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.

1
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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La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.

Benton Cica Gel Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 38.

2
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.

Benton Cica Gel Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 60.

3
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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La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.

Benton Cica Gel Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 5.

4
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.

Benton Cica Gel Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

21% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet
54% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
21% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 24 ingredients

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Benton Cica Gel Sunscreen 61 ingredients

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