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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 .

Published on March 22, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen French Brand France

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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Buy Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50

Starts at $8.49
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Buy Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50

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
50
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

Mineral UV Filter
Vitamin E
Exfoliators (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Rosacea (2)
Eczema

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

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

1
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 Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.

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

2
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

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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Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.

3
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

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.

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

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer.

Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.

5
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 Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 23.

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

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

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0% have mixed ratings
50% are disliked or very disliked
25% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
4% have mixed ratings
63% are disliked or very disliked
13% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 24 ingredients

1.0 /5
from 1 review

La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 24 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 1 review

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