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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ .

Last updated on July 26, 2023. Published on July 19, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

Sunscreen

Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.

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
spf rating
45
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (5)

Benefits

Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (2)
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (7)
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying
May Worsen Oily Skin (2)
Acne Trigger
Irritating (3)
Rosacea (4)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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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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Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.

2
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Disliked

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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Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Mixed

This ingredient is more commonly known as Ensulizole, a chemical sunscreen ingredient.

Ensulizole mainly protects UV-B (290-340 nm) but offers a little UV-A (320-400 nm) protection. It is often paired with less photo-stable sunscreen ingredients due to its photo-stability.

Due to it being water-soluble, Ensulizole helps give sunscreens a light and non-oily texture.

Ensulizole is approved worldwide:

Learn more about Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid

Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 4.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Liked

You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.

Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.

It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.

Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.

In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.

It is oil-soluble.

Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 10.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.

5
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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Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 47.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 21.

6
What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl 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 Glycol

Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 48.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

31% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
37% are disliked or very disliked
22% have no rating yet
35% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
9% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Missha All-Around Safe Block Essence Sun SPF45 PA+++ 51 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 rating
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chelle04

9 months ago · Combination Skin
Review

This is a perfect sunscreen for me and sits perfectly under makeup

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ 23 ingredients

4.6 /5
from 7 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Expensive (1) Light (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
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sheryl

1 year ago · Combination Skin
Review

My holy grail
I love that it doesn't leave any white cast upon application. the consistency is fluid, making it easy to apply. I have combination...

My holy grail
I love that it doesn't leave any white cast upon application. the consistency is fluid, making it easy to apply. I have combination (mostly oily) skin with rosacea and have been using this religiously for 2+ years.

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ThriceForLife

2 years ago · Skin
Review

The only sunscreen that works
As someone with bad SebDerm and Rosacea, this is the only sunscreen which seems to work for me. Happy to see that...

The only sunscreen that works
As someone with bad SebDerm and Rosacea, this is the only sunscreen which seems to work for me. Happy to see that it's fungal acne safe!

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