La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ Versus bondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid

Sunscreen

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Updated on July 09, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ 22 ingredients

bondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid 36 ingredients

What's inside

At a glance

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ 22 ingredients

bondi sands SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid 36 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+

Water

Alcohol Denat.

Diisopropyl Sebacate

Silica

Isopropyl Myristate

3-5 / 3 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

UV Absorber

0 / 0 Chemical UV Filter Icon

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV Absorber

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer

Stabilising

Propanediol

Solvent

Drometrizole Trisiloxane

UV Absorber

Perlite

Absorbent

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Emulsion Stabilising

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Emulsion Stabilising

Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid

UV Absorber

Triethanolamine

Buffering

2 / 0

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

SPF 50+ Fragrance Free Face Fluid

Water

Homosalate

Octocrylene

Dibutyl Adipate

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV Absorber

Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

UV Filter

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

1 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Silica

Abrasive

Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate

Emulsifying

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

Tapioca Starch

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Saccharide Isomerate

Humectant

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Emulsifying

Decyl Glucoside

Cleansing

Acrylates Copolymer

Caprylyl Glycol

1,2-Hexanediol

Triethanolamine

Hydroxyacetophenone

CI 77891

CI 77491

CI 77492

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

Disodium EDTA

Tocopheryl Acetate

CI 77499

Decylene Glycol

Propylene Glycol

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Xanthan Gum

Emulsifying

Citric Acid

Buffering

Sodium Citrate

Buffering

Alumina

Abrasive

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter

You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.

This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.

On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.

Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.

Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.

This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.

Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV Absorber, UV Filter

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 Methoxydibenzoylmethane

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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 Glycol

Silica

Absorbent, Abrasive

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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Triethanolamine

Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking

Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.

As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.

PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.

Learn more about Triethanolamine

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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 Water