La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ - Sweden Versus Shiseido Elixir Daily UV Protector SPF 50+ PA++++
Updated on May 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 8 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, parabens 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
Shiseido Elixir Daily UV Protector SPF 50+ PA++++ 47 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ 25 ingredients
Shiseido Elixir Daily UV Protector SPF 50+ PA++++ 47 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
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
Solvent
C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingMethoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate
StabilisingPerlite
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Acrylates/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
Tranexamic Acid
Astringent
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Humectant
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
Potentilla Erecta Extract
AstringentCollagen Water
Humectant
Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
Humectant
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
PEG-5 Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientMethyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane
4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
Preservative
Phthalic Anhydride
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Hydrobromic Acid
BufferingIsostearic Acid
Cleansing
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Methacrylic Acid/Sodium Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonate Copolymer
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDextrin Palmitate
Emulsifying
Polydiethylsiloxane
Emollient
Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate
Emulsifying
Polyethylene
Abrasive
Succinoglycan
Skin ConditioningCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Metaphosphate
BufferingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Dibutyldihydrofuranone
Perfuming
Trisodium EDTA
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingButylene Glycol
Humectant
PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether
Skin ConditioningTalc
Abrasive
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
C4-18 Alkyl Methacrylate/Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine Copolymer
HumectantPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Mica
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 45410
Cosmetic ColorantBlue 1 Lake
Cosmetic ColorantTranexamic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Potentilla Erecta Extract, Collagen Water, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Alcohol Denat., PEG-5 Castor Oil, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Methyl/Phenyl Polysilsesquioxane, 4-Hydroxybenzoic Acid, Phthalic Anhydride, Propylene Glycol, Hydrobromic Acid, Isostearic Acid, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Methacrylic Acid/Sodium Acrylamidomethyl Propane Sulfonate Copolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dextrin Palmitate, Polydiethylsiloxane, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, Polyethylene, Succinoglycan, Cellulose Gum, Citric Acid, Sodium Metaphosphate, Tocopherol, Dibutyldihydrofuranone, Trisodium EDTA, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Sodium Citrate, Butylene Glycol, PEG/PPG-14/7 Dimethyl Ether, Talc, Sodium Sulfite, C4-18 Alkyl Methacrylate/Methacryloyloxyethyl Phosphorylcholine Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Mica, CI 45410, Blue 1 Lake
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 WaterAlcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.We don't have a description for Diisopropyl Sebacate yet.
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 TriazineGlycerin 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 GlycerinSodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Its main functions are to maintain the pH of a product and neutralize metal ions.
The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome; normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5).
Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Learn more about Sodium CitrateTocopherol (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 TocopherolCitric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidIngredient Ratings
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these products.
When to use
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ 25 ingredients
Shiseido Elixir Daily UV Protector SPF 50+ PA++++ 47 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
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
Shiseido Elixir Daily UV Protector SPF 50+ PA++++ 47 ingredients
This is cosmetically elegant and goes on nicely, but I had the worst pilling from this sunscreen.
