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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide versus La Roche-Posay Hydraphase UV Intense Light .

Published on October 25, 2021

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain peptides

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, oils, parabens or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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General Moisturizer French Brand France
Day Moisturizer French Brand France

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Day Moisturizer

Day Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin during the daytime.

Price

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Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Peptides

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (3)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (4)
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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Roche-Posay Hydraphase UV Intense Light contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide contains this as ingredient number 2.

La Roche-Posay Hydraphase UV Intense Light contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.

Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.

Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.

While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.

Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide contains this as ingredient number 6.

La Roche-Posay Hydraphase UV Intense Light contains this as ingredient number 8.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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 Toleriane Ultra Fluide contains this as ingredient number 8.

La Roche-Posay Hydraphase UV Intense Light contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
What it does: Emollient, Moisturising
Community Rating: Disliked

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 Toleriane Ultra Fluide contains this as ingredient number 12.

La Roche-Posay Hydraphase UV Intense Light contains this as ingredient number 19.

6
What it does: Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

We don't have a description for Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide contains this as ingredient number 13.

La Roche-Posay Hydraphase UV Intense Light contains this as ingredient number 23.

7
What it does: Emulsion Stabilising
Community Rating: Liked

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.

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide contains this as ingredient number 14.

La Roche-Posay Hydraphase UV Intense Light contains this as ingredient number 24.

8
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide contains this as ingredient number 15.

La Roche-Posay Hydraphase UV Intense Light contains this as ingredient number 25.

9
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester is a peptide.

La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide contains this as ingredient number 16.

La Roche-Posay Hydraphase UV Intense Light contains this as ingredient number 27.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

38% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
3% have mixed ratings
64% are disliked or very disliked
12% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide 16 ingredients

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La Roche-Posay Hydraphase UV Intense Light 33 ingredients

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