Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Sun Fresh Facial SPF 70 versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ .
Last updated on September 02, 2023. Published on November 19, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 10 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 oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and 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.
Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Sun Fresh Facial SPF 70 31 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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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Neutrogena Sun Fresh Facial SPF 70 31 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ 35 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Sun Fresh Facial SPF 70 31 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ 35 ingredients
Water • Homosalate • Octocrylene • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Glycerin • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Silica • Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Diisopropyl Adipate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Phenoxyethanol • Triacontanyl Pvp • Hydroxyacetophenone • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Titanium Dioxide • Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters • Dimethicone • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Parfum • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Tocopheryl Acetate • Disodium EDTA • Jojoba Esters • Sodium Hydroxide • Amyl Cinnamal • Benzyl Salicylate
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Triethyl Citrate • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Silica • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Glycerin • Propanediol • C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Sodium Citrate • Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate • Perlite • Tocopherol • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Bixa Orellana Seed Extract • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Drometrizole Trisiloxane • Hydroxyacetophenone • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Maltodextrin • Pentylene Glycol • Silica Silylate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Triethanolamine • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Zinc PCA • Parfum
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterNeutrogena Sun Fresh Facial SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-A range.
Avobenzone is globally approved and is the most commonly used UV-A filter in the world.
Studies have found that avobenzone becomes ineffective when exposed to UV light (it is not photostable; meaning that it breaks down in sunlight). Because of this, formulations that include avobenzone will usually contain stabilizers such as octocrylene.
However, some modern formulations (looking at you, EU!) are able to stabilize avobenzone by coating the molecules.
Avobenzone does not protect against the UV-B range, so it's important to check that the sunscreen you're using contains other UV filters that do!
The highest concentration of avobenzone permitted is 3% in the US, and 5% in the EU.
Learn more about Butyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneNeutrogena Sun Fresh Facial SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
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.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateNeutrogena Sun Fresh Facial SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 5.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneNeutrogena Sun Fresh Facial SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 6.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinNeutrogena Sun Fresh Facial SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 8.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
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.
Learn more about SilicaNeutrogena Sun Fresh Facial SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 10.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 TriazineNeutrogena Sun Fresh Facial SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 12.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Hydroxyacetophenone is antioxidant and helps with skin conditioning.
Antioxidants help fight off free-radical molecules. These unstable molecules may damage your skin cells. By helping stabilize free-radicals, antioxidants may help in anti-aging.
Hydroxyacetophenone boosts the efficiency of other preservatives.
Learn more about HydroxyacetophenoneNeutrogena Sun Fresh Facial SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 17.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 25.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken and improve the texture of products.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is also an emulsifier. Due to its properties, it can prevent water and oil ingredients from separating.
Neutrogena Sun Fresh Facial SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 23.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumNeutrogena Sun Fresh Facial SPF 70 contains this as ingredient number 24.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 35.
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Neutrogena Sun Fresh Facial SPF 70 31 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF50+ 35 ingredients
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Neutrogena Sun Fresh Facial SPF 70 31 ingredients
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I got this on a visit to Paris at an adorable pharmacy right next to the Eiffel Tower and used it for half nearly half a year almost daily, a...
I got this on a visit to Paris at an adorable pharmacy right next to the Eiffel Tower and used it for half nearly half a year almost daily, a little goes a long way. I loved the texture, and it didn't leave me feeling overly greasy. I feel it hard to objectively review this one since it has a lot of emotional associations for me now, but it did break me out. The tocopherol really should be avoided if you're acne prone, like me, and the alcohol just inflames me even further. I honestly feel the vitamine E is the larger culprit here though. The 0-3 rating it has feels a bit misleading, knowing it has a stable 2 on cosdna.
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