Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen .
Published on March 09, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 17 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, silicones and sulfates
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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.
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Ingredient Info
NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 35 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Sulfate
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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
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
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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 😥
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NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 35 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 35 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen 35 ingredients
Titanium Dioxide 7% • Zinc Oxide 6% • Water • Dimethicone • Isododecane • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Hydrogenated Polydecene • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Gluconolactone • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Alumina • Ammonium Hydroxide • Lactobionic Acid • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Phenethyl Benzoate • Nylon-12 • Tocopheryl Acetate • Epigallocatechin Gallate • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Tocopherol • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Hydrogen Dimethicone • Isohexadecane • Sodium Citrate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Magnesium Sulfate • Dipropylene Glycol • Propylene Carbonate • Sodium Bisulfite • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Phenoxyethanol • CI 77492 • CI 77491 • CI 77499
Titanium Dioxide 6% • Zinc Oxide 5% • Undecane • Triethylhexanoin • Isohexadecane • Nylon-12 • Caprylyl Methicone • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Phenethyl Benzoate • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Silica • Tridecane • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Dicaprylyl Ether • Talc • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Aluminum Stearate • Pentylene Glycol • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Alumina • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Phenoxyethanol • Magnesium Sulfate • Propylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Peg-8 Laurate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Tocopherol • Propylene Carbonate • Cassia Alata Leaf Extract • Maltodextrin • Benzoic Acid • Peg-9
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Ingredients Explained
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Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideNeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 1.
Zinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide can be harmful to coral reefs.
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Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideNeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateNeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 8.
We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer.
NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 10.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaNeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 20.
Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 19.
Phenethyl Benzoate is a fragrance.
NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 9.
Nylon-12 is a polymer. It is derived from 12-aminododecanoic acid, an omega-amino fatty acid
According to a manufacturer, it is a talc substitute. Like talc, nylon-12 gives products a satin feel. The manufacturer also claims this ingredients does not block pores and has moderate oil absorption.
This ingredient may not be reef-safe.
Learn more about Nylon-12NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 6.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidNeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 21.
Tocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolNeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 30.
We don't have a description for Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer.
NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 16.
Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneNeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 5.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteNeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 26.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 27.
Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateNeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 27.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 23.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateNeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 29.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 31.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneNeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 31.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 28.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 32.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 22.
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NeoStrata Defend Sheer Physical Protection Sunscreen SPF 50 35 ingredients
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