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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Moisturizer with SPF 30 versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 .

Published on March 22, 2022

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and Vitamin C

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

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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Night Moisturizer American Brand United States
Sunscreen French Brand France

Night Moisturizer

Night Moisturizers are marketed to hydrate the skin overnight.

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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Starts at $25.99
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Starts at $44.99

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
30
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

Retinoid
Vitamin C
Exfoliators
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots (2)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

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

Notable Ingredients

Chemical UV Filter (4)
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Redness Reducing
Skin Texture
Anti-Aging (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (3)
Brightening (2)

Concerns

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

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Ingredients Explained

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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.

Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.

2
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.

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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.

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Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 14.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.

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What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

Polyacrylamide is a synthetic polymer. It is used to stabilize products and bind ingredients. When hydrated, Polyacrylamide forms a soft gel.

Polyacrylamide is low-toxicity. If source properly, it is deemed safe to use in cosmetics.

It should be noted the precursor to Polyacrylamide is acrylamide. Acrylamide is a carcinogen. Most reputable sources of Polyacrylamide will screen for residual acrylamide to make sure the count is in a safe range. Acrylamide is not able to be absorbed through the skin.

We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

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Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 16.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.

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What it does: Emollient, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

C13-14 Isoparaffin is created from petroleum-based mineral oils. It is an emollient and helps thicken a product.

As an emollient, it helps keep the skin soft and smooth by creating a barrier on top. This barrier traps moisture in, keeping the skin hydrated.

C13-14 Isoparaffin may not be fungal-acne safe.

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Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 19.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.

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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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Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 28.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.

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What it does: Emulsifying
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Laureth-7 is created by the ethoxylation of lauryl alcohol using ethylene oxide. Lauryl alcohol is a fatty alcohol with hydrating properties.

Laureth-7 is an emulsifier and cleansing ingredient. As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent ingredients from separating. It also helps cleanse the skin by gathering dirt, oil, and pollutants to be rinsed away.

Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Moisturizer with SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 29.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.

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