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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 La Mer The Broad Spectrum SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid .

Last updated on October 23, 2023. Published on June 06, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and dark spots

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen French Brand France
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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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Buy Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50

Starts at $44.99
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Starts at $28.75

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 (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

Exfoliators (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Dark Spots

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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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: 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.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.

La Mer The Broad Spectrum SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid contains this as ingredient number 48.

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.

La Mer The Broad Spectrum SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid contains this as ingredient number 37.

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.

La Mer The Broad Spectrum SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid contains this as ingredient number 44.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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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La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.

La Mer The Broad Spectrum SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid contains this as ingredient number 47.

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20% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
30% have no rating yet

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

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La Mer The Broad Spectrum SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid 56 ingredients

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