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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen versus Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 .

Last updated on November 05, 2023. Published on January 07, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Sunscreen French Brand France
Sunscreen American Brand United States

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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Buy Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen

Starts at $24.99
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Starts at $36.48

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
30

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter (2)
AHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Niacinamide
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (3)

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

1
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.

Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.

More about harmful reef ingredients here.

Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.

Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.

Learn more about Zinc Oxide

La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.

Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.

Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.

Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 4.

Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 15.

Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.

4
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.

As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.

Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 19.

Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 10.

5
What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.

It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.

Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 26.

Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 7.

6
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 31.

Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 18.

7
What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Mixed

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 Triglyceride

La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 33.

Olay Regenerist Mineral Sunscreen Hydrating Moisturizer SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

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11% have mixed ratings
46% are disliked or very disliked
20% have no rating yet
33% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
10% have no rating yet

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