La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ - Sweden Versus Olay Glowing Radiance Cream SPF 15
Updated on September 03, 2024
Overview
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 oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ 25 ingredients
Olay Glowing Radiance Cream SPF 15 48 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ 25 ingredients
Olay Glowing Radiance Cream SPF 15 48 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventC12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingMethoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate
StabilisingPerlite
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingTerephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Triethanolamine
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water, Alcohol Denat., Triethyl Citrate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Silica, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Propanediol, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer, Sodium Citrate, Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate, Perlite, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Triethanolamine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Isopropyl Isostearate
Emollient
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Milk Lipids
Skin Conditioning
Morus Alba Root Extract
BleachingPhytosphingosine
Skin Conditioning
Ceramide NP
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Isohexadecane
EmollientDimethiconol
Emollient
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Cetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Palm Alcohol
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Arachidyl Alcohol
EmollientDisodium EDTA
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTriethanolamine
BufferingPEG-100 Stearate
Ammonium Polyacrylate
StabilisingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Silica
Abrasive
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Linalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Benzyl Salicylate
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Isoeugenol
Perfuming
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Niacinamide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Isostearate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Octocrylene, Polyethylene, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Milk Lipids, Morus Alba Root Extract, Phytosphingosine, Ceramide NP, Butylene Glycol, Isohexadecane, Dimethiconol, Polysorbate 60, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Palm Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Disodium EDTA, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, PEG-100 Stearate, Ammonium Polyacrylate, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Benzyl Alcohol, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Parfum, Linalool, Citronellol, Benzyl Salicylate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Isoeugenol, CI 19140
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 WaterSilica 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.
Learn more about SilicaEthylhexyl 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 SalicylateAlso 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinTriethanolamine 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 TriethanolamineIngredient Ratings
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ 25 ingredients
Olay Glowing Radiance Cream SPF 15 48 ingredients
Reviews
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ 25 ingredients
Sometimes sticky, maybe my skin was dry. Function well as a regular sun protection, didn't give me any acne
I personally LOVE this sunscreen. My skin is not really sensitive and I lovelovelove watery and running textures as they don't break me out (my skin is prone to close comedones) I find it drying only when I dont use a moisturizer before. It leaves a really shiny and tacky feeling at first but it absorbs really well into my skin. After 30 minutes max. my skin is dewy but not greasy/shiny at all. Show more
Olay Glowing Radiance Cream SPF 15 48 ingredients
Made my face greasy understandably since it’s pretty thick and I’m more on the combination-oily side. I also broke out.
