Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 .
Last updated on August 24, 2023. Published on June 08, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 18 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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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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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 32 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 33 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Fragrance Free
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
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Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
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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 😥
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 32 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 33 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 32 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 33 ingredients
Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 7% • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Dimethicone • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Glycerin • Alcohol Denat. • Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate • Caprylyl Methicone • Trisiloxane • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Propylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Peg-8 Laurate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Triethanolamine • Tocopherol • Inulin Lauryl Carbamate • Disodium EDTA • P-Anisic Acid • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Xanthan Gum • Cassia Alata Leaf Extract • Maltodextrin • Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 15% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 7% • Water • Silica • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Nylon-12 • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Perlite • Beeswax • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Phenoxyethanol • Peg-8 Laurate • Behenyl Alcohol • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Chlorphenesin • P-Anisic Acid • Xanthan Gum • Tocopherol • Disodium EDTA • Arachidyl Alcohol • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Propylene Glycol • Cassia Alata Leaf Extract • Maltodextrin • Stearyl Alcohol • T-Butyl Alcohol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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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 Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 8.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateLa Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 7.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 9.
We don't have a description for Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateLa Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 16.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 17.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 19.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 28.
Peg-8 Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 21.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 24.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 26.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 25.
We don't have a description for P-Anisic Acid.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 27.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 22.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideLa Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 28.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 33.
Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumLa Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 29.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 23.
We don't have a description for Cassia Alata Leaf Extract.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 30.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 29.
Maltodextrin is a polysaccharide. It is derived from starch such as rice, corn, wheat, or potato starch.
In food, Maltodextrin is used to improve the texture and thicken a product. Due to its structure, it can help create a gel texture. As an emulsion stabilizer, it helps keep the ingredients in a product together.
As a polysaccharide, Maltodextrin has moisturizing properties. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate. The top layer of skin uses polysaccharides to retain water, keeping the skin hydrated.
Maltodextrin is water soluble and has a sweet taste.
Learn more about MaltodextrinLa Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 31.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 30.
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 32 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 33 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 32 ingredients
Best Sunscreen I've Used So Far
I've been firmly in the "I'm not spending that much on sunscreen" camp, but I had to face the music that getting cheaper sunscreens that didn't feel or look very good was only making me more likely to skip...
Best Sunscreen I've Used So Far
I've been firmly in the "I'm not spending that much on sunscreen" camp, but I had to face the music that getting cheaper sunscreens that didn't feel or look very good was only making me more likely to skip it altogether. It's very shiny but it is the best combination of feeling good, looking good, and working well that I've every experienced in a sunscreen. It hasn't caused any irritation issues for me either. Maybe I'll find a cheaper dupe near me one day, but til then I think it's a worthy investment.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 33 ingredients
This sunscreen could be great. It’s not oily and it’s one of the only sunscreens that’s I’ve used that doesn’t make me oily and it holds well at work because my skin is still matte by the end of my shift (I don’t care for that “glow”...
This sunscreen could be great. It’s not oily and it’s one of the only sunscreens that’s I’ve used that doesn’t make me oily and it holds well at work because my skin is still matte by the end of my shift (I don’t care for that “glow” that some brands advertise because it just makes my oily skin look OILY). The only problem I had was that this sunscreen does pill from time to time and that is the only deal breaker for me. I’d use it again if I was in dire need of spf though.
Love!
Doesn’t pill, no white cast and non greasy formulation. What more can you ask for. Decently priced.
Love!
Doesn’t pill, no white cast and non greasy formulation. What more can you ask for. Decently priced.
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