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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ Versus Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
French Brand France
American Brand United States

Updated on July 26, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

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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About this product

About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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!

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Abrasive, Absorbent

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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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.

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Reviews

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ 23 ingredients

3.1 /5
from 14 ratings
Expensive (2) Irritating (2) Light (2)
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SanaAttar_461

3 years ago
Review

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

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sheryl

2 years ago
Review

My holy grail
I love that it doesn't leave any white cast upon application. the consistency is fluid, making it easy to apply. I have combination (mostly oily) skin with rosacea and have been using this religiously for 2+ years.

Clinique Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen Fluid for Face 30 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 rating
Broke Me Out (1) Drying (1) Irritating (1)
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RachelM_417

1 year ago
Review

Triggered perioral dermatitis

#drying
#broke me out
#irritating