Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Rosaliac UV Legere versus La Roche-Posay Rosaliac AR Intense .
Published on May 14, 2022
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Day Moisturizer
Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.
Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
Ingredient Info
La Roche-Posay Rosaliac UV Legere 30 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Rosaliac AR Intense 13 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
Ingredients in this product that are types of silicon:
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
At a glance
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La Roche-Posay Rosaliac UV Legere 30 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Rosaliac AR Intense 13 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
La Roche-Posay Rosaliac UV Legere 30 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Rosaliac AR Intense 13 ingredients
Water • Isononyl Isononanoate • Glycerin • Octocrylene • Niacinamide • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Dimethicone • Sucrose Tristearate • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Cyclohexasiloxane • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer • Drometrizole Trisiloxane • Ascorbyl Glucoside • Polysorbate 61 • Peg-12 Dimethicone • Dimethiconol • Caffeine • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Hydroxide • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Xanthan Gum • Sodium Benzoate • Phenoxyethanol • Caprylyl Glycol • CI 19140 • CI 42090
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterLa Roche-Posay Rosaliac UV Legere contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Rosaliac AR Intense contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinLa Roche-Posay Rosaliac UV Legere contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Roche-Posay Rosaliac AR Intense contains this as ingredient number 2.
Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.
Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.
La Roche-Posay Rosaliac UV Legere contains this as ingredient number 8.
La Roche-Posay Rosaliac AR Intense contains this as ingredient number 9.
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is a polymer made from ammonium salts. It helps add stability and texture to a product.
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate is stable over a wide pH range. Due to its ability to absorb water, it can help thicken the texture of a product.
As an emulsion stabilizer, this ingredient is able to stabilize and mix the other ingredients. This creates a consistent texture.
Learn more about Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl TaurateLa Roche-Posay Rosaliac UV Legere contains this as ingredient number 12.
La Roche-Posay Rosaliac AR Intense contains this as ingredient number 11.
Dimethiconol is a silicone that resembles the popular dimethicone. Like other silicones, it is an emollient. Emollients create a thin film on skin to prevent moisture from escaping.
This ingredient helps to create a silky texture and improve spreadability. Due to its high molecular weight and thickness, it is often combined with cyclopentasiloxane.
La Roche-Posay Rosaliac UV Legere contains this as ingredient number 18.
La Roche-Posay Rosaliac AR Intense contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTALa Roche-Posay Rosaliac UV Legere contains this as ingredient number 23.
La Roche-Posay Rosaliac AR Intense contains this as ingredient number 12.
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La Roche-Posay Rosaliac UV Legere 30 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Rosaliac AR Intense 13 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Rosaliac UV Legere 30 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Rosaliac AR Intense 13 ingredients
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