La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Anti Dark-Spot Fluid SPF 50+ UK/Canada

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Anti Dark-Spot Fluid SPF 50+ - UK/Canada Versus Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50

Sunscreen

French Brand

American Brand

Updated on June 11, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots

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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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Anti Dark-Spot Fluid SPF 50+ 32 ingredients

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 47 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Anti Dark-Spot Fluid SPF 50+ 32 ingredients

Colorescience Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50 47 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Anthelios UVMune 400 Anti Dark-Spot Fluid SPF 50+

Water

Alcohol Denat.

Silica

Diisopropyl Adipate

Diisopropyl Sebacate

Ethylhexyl Triazone

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV Absorber

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Emollient

Glycerin

Humectant

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Propanediol

Solvent

C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer

Stabilising

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate

Stabilising

Perlite

Absorbent

Drometrizole Trisiloxane

UV Absorber

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Citric Acid

Disodium Phosphate

Hydroxyacetophenone

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Emulsion Stabilising

2-Mercaptonicotinoyl Glycine

Skin Conditioning

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Pentylene Glycol

Polysorbate 60

Sodium Phosphate

Sodium Thiosulfate

Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid

UV Absorber

Tocopherol

Antioxidant

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Triethanolamine

Buffering

2 / 0

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Water, Alcohol Denat., Silica, Diisopropyl Adipate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Propanediol, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate, Perlite, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citric Acid, Disodium Phosphate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, 2-Mercaptonicotinoyl Glycine, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Pentylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Thiosulfate, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Sunforgettable Total Protection Face Shield Flex SPF 50

Zinc Oxide 12%

Cosmetic Colorant

1 / 0 Mineral UV Filter Icon

Water

Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Butyloctyl Salicylate

Skin Conditioning

Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone

Isododecane

Propanediol

Caprylyl Methicone

Dimethicone

Niacinamide

Tridecyl Salicylate

Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Skin Conditioning

Trilaureth-4 Phosphate

Emulsifying

Dimethiconol

Emollient

Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone

Emulsifying

Mica

Cosmetic Colorant

Polyester-1

Maltodextrin

Absorbent

Sodium Chloride

Masking

Bisabolol

Masking

Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates

Cleansing

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin Conditioning

Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract

Antioxidant

Allantoin

Skin Conditioning

0 / 0 Helps hydrate Dry Skin Icon

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Caprylyl Glycol

Isoceteth-10

Zein

Hexylene Glycol

Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol

Antioxidant

Synthetic Fluorphlogopite

Zea Mays Starch

Absorbent

Silica

Abrasive

Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract

Hydrogenated Lecithin

Emulsifying

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Masking

Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract

Phenoxyethanol

Sodium Benzoate

Benzoic Acid

Dehydroacetic Acid

Sodium Hydroxide

Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate

Cleansing

Aluminum Hydroxide

Emollient

CI 77891

Cosmetic Colorant

Iron Oxides

Zinc Oxide 12%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Lauryl PEG-8 Dimethicone, Isododecane, Propanediol, Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Tridecyl Salicylate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Trilaureth-4 Phosphate, Dimethiconol, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Mica, Polyester-1, Maltodextrin, Sodium Chloride, Bisabolol, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Allantoin, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylyl Glycol, Isoceteth-10, Zein, Hexylene Glycol, Dimethylmethoxy Chromanol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Zea Mays Starch, Silica, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Pod Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Sprout Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate, Aluminum Hydroxide, CI 77891, Iron Oxides

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Propanediol

Solvent

Propanediol 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.

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Silica

Abrasive, Absorbent

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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Water

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!

Learn more about Water