Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ versus Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ .
Last updated on July 26, 2023. Published on July 17, 2021
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
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 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.
Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
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Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ 23 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ 35 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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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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
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Sulfate Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ 23 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ 23 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ 35 ingredients
Drometrizole Trisiloxane 7% • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine 5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 5% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 2% • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 0.5% • Water • Alcohol Denat. • Silica • Isopropyl Myristate • Glycerin • Diisopropyl Sebacate • C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer • Propanediol • Perlite • Tocopherol • Triethanolamine • Caprylyl Glycol • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Disodium EDTA • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Titanium Dioxide • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Propylene Glycol • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Octocrylene • Cyclopentasiloxane • Stearic Acid • Dimethicone • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Nylon-12 • Petrolatum • Aluminum Hydroxide • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Disodium EDTA • Drometrizole Trisiloxane • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Ethylparaben • Glyceryl Stearate • Hydrogenated Soybean Oil • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Methylparaben • Myristyl Myristate • Peg-100 Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Propylparaben • Sodium Chloride • Stearyl Alcohol • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Tocopherol • Triethanolamine
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Drometrizole Trisiloxane is a UV filter that provides both UV-A (344 nm) and UV-B (303 nm) protection.
This ingredient is photostable and studies show it to be generally safe and effective. The compound Meroxyl XL is owned by L'Oreal while Drometrizole trisiloxane can be found in other sunscreen brands.
It is currently approved for use in the EU, Canada, Australia, and Japan. However, it is not yet approved for use in the US.
This ingredient is often used with other sunscreen ingredients, such as Ecamsule.
Learn more about Drometrizole TrisiloxaneLa Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineLa Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ 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 Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
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.
Learn more about TocopherolLa Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 17.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 34.
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 TriethanolamineLa Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 35.
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 Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ 23 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ 35 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ 23 ingredients
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ 35 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ 23 ingredients
ThriceForLife
The only sunscreen that works
As someone with bad SebDerm and Rosacea, this is the only sunscreen which seems to work for me. Happy to see that...
The only sunscreen that works
As someone with bad SebDerm and Rosacea, this is the only sunscreen which seems to work for me. Happy to see that it's fungal acne safe!
SanaAttar_461
My best sunblock after trying almost all
It’s best one in the market until now, it’s not irritating skin or even around the eye area simply i never...
My best sunblock after trying almost all
It’s best one in the market until now, it’s not irritating skin or even around the eye area simply i never felt the alcohol or perfumes in it even though my skin is kinda sensitive
Cetaphil Daily Defence Face Moisturiser with SPF 50+ 35 ingredients
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