Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Protective Oil SPF 50+ .
Published on March 09, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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
La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 24 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Protective Oil SPF 50+ 13 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
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 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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 😥
At a glance
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 24 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Protective Oil SPF 50+ 13 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 24 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Protective Oil SPF 50+ 13 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.68% • Homosalate 9.6% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2.88% • Octocrylene 5.38% • Dimethicone • Cyclopentasiloxane • Tocopherol • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Phenoxyethanol • Propylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Silica • Sodium Polyacrylate • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Disodium EDTA • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Polyacrylamide • C13-14 Isoparaffin • Laureth-7 • Cassia Alata Leaf Extract • Maltodextrin • Triethanolamine
Paraffinum Liquidum • Isopropyl Palmitate • Homosalate • Alcohol Denat. • Octocrylene • Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Drometrizole Trisiloxane • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Also 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneLa Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Protective Oil SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateLa Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Protective Oil SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateLa Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Protective Oil SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Octocrylene 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 OctocryleneLa Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Protective Oil SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 24 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Protective Oil SPF 50+ 13 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 24 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Protective Oil SPF 50+ 13 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Protective Oil SPF 50+ 13 ingredients
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