Updated on March 14, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control Gel-Cream SPF 50+ Fragrance Free
Intensive UV Shield Mild Sun Relief Cream SPF50+ PA++++

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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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

When to use

45 Routines
98% use in am
2% use in pm
93% use every day
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31 Routines
94% use in am
6% use in pm
94% use every day
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control Gel-Cream SPF 50+ Fragrance Free 33 ingredients

3.5 /5
from 4 ratings
Hydrating (3) Absorbs Well (2) Light (2)
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nji8s

11 months ago
Review

Water resistant, high protection. It does not make my oily skin more oily and does not make my skin irritated either. The texture is excellent and when spread, it disappears quickly. This sunscreen give a very good Matte finish that I like (My English is not that good, forgive me for that )

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
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Andres Clemente

9 months ago
Review

May cause irritations or redness on sensitive skin (like mine).

#hydrating
#irritating
#light

Active Nine Intensive UV Shield Mild Sun Relief Cream SPF50+ PA++++ 28 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 8 ratings
Hydrating (4) Great Value (4) Works Well (4)
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sillygirl

1 year ago
Review

i really loved this sunscreen. i don’t think i’ve ever used a physical sunscreen with such a viscous formula. i’m very pleased however because i dislike runny sunscreens, which i feel is a trait most physical sunscreens share.

i found this fairly easy to blend. it might just be the white cast, but i found this to help with the redness on my fair skin. it didn’t burn my eyes at all. it wears Show more

#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
#no scent
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Helena Ruão

9 months ago
Review

Such a lovely uncomplicated sunscreen! There's minimal white cast on application that melts in shortly after (fair-medium skin, although my eyebrows will remain ashy). It soothes my skin all day, making it less red with a healthy matte finish (honestly it almost feels like a cosmetic product rather than sunscreen for me). Super comfortable to wear, from someone who 9/10 times wants to scratch her Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#absorbs well
#works well