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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ Turkey versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ .

Last updated on December 19, 2023. Published on December 23, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

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, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen French Brand France
Sunscreen French Brand France

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.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (7)
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (7)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (5)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ Turkey contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ Turkey contains this as ingredient number 3.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.

3
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ Turkey contains this as ingredient number 5.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Methoxydibenzoylmethane

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ Turkey contains this as ingredient number 6.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.

5
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.

It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.

Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.

It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ Turkey contains this as ingredient number 7.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

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 Triazine

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ Turkey contains this as ingredient number 8.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.

7
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

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.

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ Turkey contains this as ingredient number 9.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.

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What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ Turkey contains this as ingredient number 11.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.

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What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.

The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.

This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.

Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.

Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.

Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.

Learn more about Pentylene Glycol

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ Turkey contains this as ingredient number 12.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 28.

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What it does: Absorbent
Community Rating: Liked

We don't have a description for Perlite.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ Turkey contains this as ingredient number 16.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 16.

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What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Disliked

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ Turkey contains this as ingredient number 18.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ Turkey contains this as ingredient number 21.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.

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27% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
40% are loved or liked
20% have mixed ratings
29% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Control Gel Cream SPF 50+ 26 ingredients

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ 35 ingredients

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Absorbs Well (1) Broke Me Out (1) Great Value (1) No Scent (1)
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2 months ago · Combination Skin
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I got this on a visit to Paris at an adorable pharmacy right next to the Eiffel Tower and used it for half nearly half a year almost daily, a...

I got this on a visit to Paris at an adorable pharmacy right next to the Eiffel Tower and used it for half nearly half a year almost daily, a little goes a long way. I loved the texture, and it didn't leave me feeling overly greasy. I feel it hard to objectively review this one since it has a lot of emotional associations for me now, but it did break me out. The tocopherol really should be avoided if you're acne prone, like me, and the alcohol just inflames me even further. I honestly feel the vitamine E is the larger culprit here though. The 0-3 rating it has feels a bit misleading, knowing it has a stable 2 on cosdna.

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