La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Ultra-Light Sunscreen Mist SPF 50+ Netherlands

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Ultra-Light Sunscreen Mist SPF 50+ - Netherlands Versus Eucerin Sun LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50

Sunscreen

French Brand

German Brand

Updated on July 17, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 7 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Ultra-Light Sunscreen Mist SPF 50+ 32 ingredients

Eucerin Sun LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 36 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Ultra-Light Sunscreen Mist SPF 50+ 32 ingredients

Eucerin Sun LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50 36 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Anthelios XL Ultra-Light Sunscreen Mist SPF 50+

Butane

Water

Homosalate

Dicaprylyl Ether

Octocrylene

Ethylhexyl Salicylate

UV Absorber

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Dimethicone

Emollient

1 / 0 Silicon Icon

Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV Absorber

Drometrizole Trisiloxane

UV Absorber

PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate

Emulsifying

PPG-12

Skin Conditioning

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Emollient

Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer

Cyclohexasiloxane

Emollient

Polymethylsilsesquioxane

P-Anisic Acid

Masking

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient

Disodium EDTA

Disteardimonium Hectorite

Dodecene

Ethylhexyl Triazone

Isododecane

Lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 Methicone

PEG-8 Laurate

Phenoxyethanol

Poloxamer 407

Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate

Propylene Carbonate

Sodium Chloride

Tocopherol

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Parfum

Masking

Sun LEB / PLE Protect Creme Gel SPF 50

Water

Skin Conditioning

Alcohol Denat.

Antimicrobial

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV Absorber

Isopropyl Palmitate

Emollient

3-4 / 1 May worsen Oily Skin Icon

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Skin Conditioning

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Antimicrobial

Dibutyl Adipate

Emollient

Distarch Phosphate

Absorbent

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

UV Filter

Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber

Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate

Emollient

Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

UV Absorber

Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone

UV Absorber

Glyceryl Stearate

Emollient

1 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract

Glucosylrutin

Isoquercitrin

Glycyrrhetinic Acid

Tocopherol

0-3 / 0-3 Vitamin E Icon

Glycerin

Humectant

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C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate

Emollient

Copernicia Cerifera Cera

Emollient

Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil

Emollient

Cetyl Palmitate

Emollient

0 / 0 Not safe for Fungal Acne Icon

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Xanthan Gum

Cellulose Gum

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Cleansing

Silica Dimethyl Silylate

Phenoxyethanol

Caprylyl Glycol

Hydroxyacetophenone

Trisodium EDTA

Sodium Hydroxide

Buffering

Sodium Chloride

Masking

Water, Alcohol Denat., Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Isopropyl Palmitate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dibutyl Adipate, Distarch Phosphate, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Diethylhexyl Butamido Triazone, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Glucosylrutin, Isoquercitrin, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Tocopherol, Glycerin, C18-38 Alkyl Hydroxystearoyl Stearate, Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil, Cetyl Palmitate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Cellulose Gum, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Hydroxyacetophenone, Trisodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

UV Absorber, UV Filter

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

Caprylyl Glycol

Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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.

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Ethylhexyl Triazone

UV Absorber, UV Filter

Ethylhexyl 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 Triazone

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Sodium Chloride

Masking

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Tocopherol

Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

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.

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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!

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