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La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 Versus La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo (+) Dual Action Acne Treatment

Sunscreen
Facial Treatment
French Brand France
French Brand France

Updated on July 30, 2025

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

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

Free From

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

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside

What's inside

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Key Ingredients

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La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.

It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.

Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.

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Emollient, Skin Conditioning

A type of fatty alcohol. Fatty Alcohols are most often used as an emollient or to thicken a product. They are usually derived from natural fats and oils and therefore do not have the same drying or irritating effect as traditional alcohols.

Abrasive, Absorbent

Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.

The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and smoothness of textures. It also works as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.

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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Works Well 44% Irritating 44% No Scent 44%