La Roche-Posay Mela B3 UV SPF 30 Versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50
Updated on June 29, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
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Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Mela B3 UV SPF 30 32 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 26 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 Mela B3 UV SPF 30 32 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningC15-19 Alkane
SolventNiacinamide
Smoothing
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingArachidyl Alcohol
EmollientArachidyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
2-Mercaptonicotinoyl Glycine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
HumectantSodium Thiosulfate
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCitric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPoly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion StabilisingPolyglyceryl-4 Caprate
EmulsifyingPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Parfum
Masking
Water, C15-19 Alkane, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Silica, Titanium Dioxide, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Tin Oxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Carbomer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, 2-Mercaptonicotinoyl Glycine, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Sodium Thiosulfate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Pentylene Glycol, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Phenoxyethanol, CI 14700, Mica, Parfum
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.68%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 9.6%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2.88%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 5.38%
UV Absorber
Benzophenone-3 3.46%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Cyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Sodium Polyacrylate
Absorbent
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract
AstringentAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin ProtectingPolyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Laureth-7
EmulsifyingCassia Alata Leaf Extract
AstringentMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Triethanolamine
BufferingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.68%, Homosalate 9.6%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 2.88%, Octocrylene 5.38%, Benzophenone-3 3.46%, Water, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Tocopherol, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Sodium Polyacrylate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Triethanolamine
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 SilicaCaprylyl 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 GlycolPhenoxyethanol 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.
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La Roche-Posay Mela B3 UV SPF 30 32 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 26 ingredients
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