La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral One SPF 50+ Tinted Sunscreen Versus Biodermal Anti Age Face Sunscreen SPF 50
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Titanium Dioxide 13.6%
Cosmetic Colorant
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene
Skin Conditioning
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Isocetyl Stearate
Emollient
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Aluminum Stearate
Cosmetic ColorantStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingAlumina
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSclerotium Gum
Emulsion StabilisingLecithin
Emollient
Pullulan
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
SurfactantLysine
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Magnesium Chloride
Silica
Abrasive
Citric Acid
Buffering
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantTitanium Dioxide 13.6%, Water, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycrylene, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Isocetyl Stearate, CI 77891, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Aluminum Stearate, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Alumina, Parfum, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Lysine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnesium Chloride, Silica, Citric Acid, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499
Water
Skin ConditioningOctocrylene
UV Absorber
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialNiacinamide
Smoothing
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Propanediol
Solvent
Glycerin
Humectant
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientDiglycerin
Humectant
Biosaccharide Gum-4
Skin Conditioning
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingDimethicone
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Tapioca Starch
Decyl Glucoside
Cleansing
Canola Oil
Emollient
Sucrose Stearate
EmollientAlpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
Cleansing
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPolyglycerin-3
Humectant
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAscorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Algin
Masking
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
Water, Octocrylene, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Propanediol, Glycerin, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Diglycerin, Biosaccharide Gum-4, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Myristyl Myristate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tapioca Starch, Decyl Glucoside, Canola Oil, Sucrose Stearate, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Ubiquinone, Xanthan Gum, Polyglycerin-3, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Algin, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidWe don't have a description for Diisopropyl Sebacate yet.
Glycerin (or glycerol) is a compound naturally found in your skin. It's a powerhouse humectant that pulls water into the stratum corneum.
Topically, glycerin does several things at once:
Your skin makes glycerin on its own (mostly from sebaceous oil breakdown) and shuttles it to your outermost layer of skin, or your epidermis, via aquaporin-3.
Aquaporin-3 is a transporter that is essential for normal skin hydration, elasticity, and repair. Interestingly, mice lacking in AQP3 have dry and less elastic skin that can be fully corrected with glycerin.
This ingredient is non-irritating, plays well with almost every ingredient, and works across all skin types. Typical use is anywhere between 3-10% but can go up to 79% in some leave-on products.
Just know very high concentrations (>40%) can feel tacky in low humidity.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolSodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.
In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.
Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:
Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.
Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.
You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronateWater. 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. Remember to stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan 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 Gum
