La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ Versus Cancer Council Face Day Wear Serum SPF50+
Updated on August 14, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ 25 ingredients
Cancer Council Face Day Wear Serum SPF50+ 6 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ 25 ingredients
Cancer Council Face Day Wear Serum SPF50+ 6 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDiisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Propanediol
SolventEthylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
StabilisingDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentSilica
Abrasive
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningAcrylates Copolymer
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Disodium EDTA
Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract
AntimicrobialT-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Triethanolamine
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingWater, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Glycerin, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Alcohol Denat., Propanediol, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Silica, Tocopherol, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Acrylates Copolymer, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract, T-Butyl Alcohol, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Triethanolamine, Xanthan Gum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineEthylhexyl 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 SalicylateEthylhexyl 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%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneAlso 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneIngredient Ratings
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ 25 ingredients
Cancer Council Face Day Wear Serum SPF50+ 6 ingredients
Reviews
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ 25 ingredients
This is a great sunscreen for dry skin, I needed no moisturiser under it in summer, but I think it would be better in winter as it is super moisturising. It doesn't irritate my eyes at all and I can use it on my eyelids. If the pump fails, try squeezing the product down the tube and try pumping again.
The only sunscreen I have found that doesn't irritate my eyes! Been using this probably for a couple of years now and it's always my go to. It's hydrating and gives a gorgeous glow. It's not crazy thick like other sunscreens and it doesn't leave me a white cast. I have acne-prone skin as well and have never had this cause breakouts or cc's.
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Cancer Council Face Day Wear Serum SPF50+ 6 ingredients
So irritating, left my skin burning and looking oily.
Invisible, hydrating and doesn’t irritate my skin at all! This is amazing coming from someone who has dry, extremely sensitive skin, eczema and allergies.
