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Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Liquid Face Sunscreen SPF 50 Versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+

Sunscreen
Sunscreen
American Brand United States
French Brand France

Updated on June 03, 2024

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants and SPF

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Ingredient Info

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What's inside (and what isn't)

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Anthelios Ultra Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Abrasive, Absorbent

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

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

When to use

9 Routines
67% use in am
33% use in pm
100% use every day
77 Routines
97% use in am
3% use in pm
99% use every day
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Reviews

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Neutrogena Sensitive Skin Liquid Face Sunscreen SPF 50 19 ingredients

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Facial Sunscreen SPF 50+ 25 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Hydrating (2) Works Well (2) Heavy (1)
Shayan's avatar

Shayan

1 year ago
Review

This is a great sunscreen for dry skin, I needed no moisturiser under it in summer, but I think it would be better in winter as it is super moisturising. It doesn't irritate my eyes at all and I can use it on my eyelids. If the pump fails, try squeezing the product down the tube and try pumping again.

#expensive
#hydrating
#heavy
#no scent
samantha.jones's avatar

samantha.jones

10 months ago
Review

The only sunscreen I have found that doesn't irritate my eyes! Been using this probably for a couple of years now and it's always my go to. It's hydrating and gives a gorgeous glow. It's not crazy thick like other sunscreens and it doesn't leave me a white cast. I have acne-prone skin as well and have never had this cause breakouts or cc's.
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#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well
#works well