Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Anthelios Hydrating Lotion SPF 50+ (Eco-Conscious Tube) versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 .
Published on March 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils 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 Hydrating Lotion SPF 50+ (Eco-Conscious Tube) 29 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 18 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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 😥
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 🎉
Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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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 😥
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Hydrating Lotion SPF 50+ (Eco-Conscious Tube) 29 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 18 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Hydrating Lotion SPF 50+ (Eco-Conscious Tube) 29 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 18 ingredients
Water • Homosalate • Octocrylene • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Alcohol Denat. • Titanium Dioxide • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Glycerin • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Talc • Glyceryl Isostearate • Cyclohexasiloxane • Propylene Glycol • Synthetic Wax • Acrylates Copolymer • Peg-Crosspolymer • Aluminum Hydroxide • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Glyceryl Stearate • Myristic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Stearic Acid • Stearyl Alcohol • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Tocopherol • Triethanolamine
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2% • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid 2% • Octocrylene 10% • Carbomer • Cyclomethicone • Simethicone • Disodium EDTA • Glycerin • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Isopropyl Palmitate • Methylparaben • Phenoxyethanol • Propylene Glycol • Propylparaben • Water • Stearic Acid • Montan/Stearic Glycerides • Stearyl Alcohol
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterLa Roche-Posay Anthelios Hydrating Lotion SPF 50+ (Eco-Conscious Tube) contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 16.
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 Hydrating Lotion SPF 50+ (Eco-Conscious Tube) contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Hydrating Lotion SPF 50+ (Eco-Conscious Tube) contains this as ingredient number 5.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinLa Roche-Posay Anthelios Hydrating Lotion SPF 50+ (Eco-Conscious Tube) contains this as ingredient number 9.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 9.
Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolLa Roche-Posay Anthelios Hydrating Lotion SPF 50+ (Eco-Conscious Tube) contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTALa Roche-Posay Anthelios Hydrating Lotion SPF 50+ (Eco-Conscious Tube) contains this as ingredient number 20.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 Hydrating Lotion SPF 50+ (Eco-Conscious Tube) contains this as ingredient number 24.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 13.
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.
Learn more about Stearic AcidLa Roche-Posay Anthelios Hydrating Lotion SPF 50+ (Eco-Conscious Tube) contains this as ingredient number 25.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Stearyl Alcohol is a type of fatty alcohol from stearic acid. It is a white, waxy compound used to emulsify ingredients.
Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as solvent alcohols. FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
Learn more about Stearyl AlcoholLa Roche-Posay Anthelios Hydrating Lotion SPF 50+ (Eco-Conscious Tube) contains this as ingredient number 26.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Ecamsule is a UV-A absorber (290–400 nm) patented by L'Oreal. It is derived from benzylidene camphor, making it highly photostable.
Ecamsule is able to prevent UV from reaching the skin. It absorbs UV and releases it as thermal energy.
It does this by:
The pH of ecamsule needs to be neutralized due to it being an acid. Triethanolamine is a pH adjusting ingredient often used with ecamsule.
This sunscreen ingredient is approved for use in the EU, Canada, and Asia. In the US, ecamsule is approved only for use in sunscreen formulations. This is due to the US considering sunscreen as an OTC drug instead of a cosmetic.
Learn more about Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic AcidLa Roche-Posay Anthelios Hydrating Lotion SPF 50+ (Eco-Conscious Tube) contains this as ingredient number 27.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Hydrating Lotion SPF 50+ (Eco-Conscious Tube) 29 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 18 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Hydrating Lotion SPF 50+ (Eco-Conscious Tube) 29 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 18 ingredients
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