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Le Tan Coconut SPF50+ Lotion Versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control Fluid SPF 50+

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
Australian Brand Australia
French Brand France

Updated on November 06, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe sunscreens. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Free From

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

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Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control Fluid SPF 50+

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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UV Absorber, UV Filter

Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.

Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.

The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.

According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.

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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

When to use

7 Routines
86% use in am
14% use in pm
86% use every day
71 Routines
97% use in am
3% use in pm
100% use every day
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Le Tan Coconut SPF50+ Lotion 6 ingredients

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control Fluid SPF 50+ 34 ingredients

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Great Value (1) Light (1) Sticky (1)
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3 months ago
Review

I had a 1-day trip, also a chance for me to try this out.

- The sunscreen is sticky and hard to spread when apply, probably because of the oil-controlling thing.
- However, I loved it as it absorbs fast though, excellent for controlling oil throughout the day.
- From 7 AM to 4 PM, the sunscreen still last and very well protecting the face. I didn't have to reapply the sunscreen!

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#great value
#light
#sticky
#strong scent