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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Montenegro versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 .

Last updated on April 16, 2024. Published on November 03, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

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

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 Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+

Starts at $21.50
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Buy Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100

Starts at $26.99

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
100

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (7)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

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

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Explained

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1
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 Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Montenegro contains this as ingredient number 5.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 contains this as ingredient number 10.

2
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 Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Montenegro contains this as ingredient number 6.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
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 Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Montenegro contains this as ingredient number 9.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 contains this as ingredient number 1.

4
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 Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Montenegro contains this as ingredient number 10.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 contains this as ingredient number 6.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.

Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.

Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.

You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.

There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.

Learn more about Tocopherol

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Montenegro contains this as ingredient number 16.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 contains this as ingredient number 18.

6
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 Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Montenegro contains this as ingredient number 17.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 contains this as ingredient number 27.

7
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Very 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 Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Montenegro contains this as ingredient number 18.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 contains this as ingredient number 21.

8
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.

Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Montenegro contains this as ingredient number 19.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 contains this as ingredient number 19.

9
What it does: Buffering, Emulsifying, Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.

As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.

PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.

Learn more about Triethanolamine

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Montenegro contains this as ingredient number 25.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 contains this as ingredient number 22.

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42% are loved or liked
15% have mixed ratings
31% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet
16% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
53% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ 26 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 0 ratings
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thatsmyskincarehere

1 year ago · Combination Skin
Review

I love it
Thank god it's fungal acne safe, also it has a sheen on a face but it's looks pleasant and doesn't feel heavy.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt in Milk Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 100 32 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 2 ratings
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PallasCat_310

8 months ago · Oily Skin
Review

Shine city
The picture on this product page shows SPF 50 but title says SPF 100... lol. This is for the SPF 100 version, and holy moly it's the...

Shine city
The picture on this product page shows SPF 50 but title says SPF 100... lol. This is for the SPF 100 version, and holy moly it's the shiniest sunscreen I have tried yet to date. I really wanted the SPF 100 because there are so few of them on the market but it's just so immediately eye blindingly shiny and greasy. When I used this my oily skin didn't even stand a chance at being slick free. Also it burns the eyes so much.

But despite all that, the SPF did protect me against tropical sun during my vacation even though it felt so greasy using it so it gets 1 star back.

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AideeCantu

3 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

I honestly really like this one, I just wish I had known it wasn’t fungal acne safe before I bought it. It’s clogged up my pores on my forehead a...

I honestly really like this one, I just wish I had known it wasn’t fungal acne safe before I bought it. It’s clogged up my pores on my forehead a little bit.

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