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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Mist - SPF 55 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 3 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain SPF and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin

Free From

They both do not contain any common allergens, 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 Ultra Sheer Face Mist - SPF 55

Starts at $24.00
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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
55
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

Chemical UV Filter
Vitamin E

Benefits

Brightening

Concerns

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

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 Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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1
What it does: UV Absorber, UV Filter
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.

Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.

Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.

The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:

Learn more about Octocrylene

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Mist - SPF 55 contains this as ingredient number 1.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios AOX Daily Antioxidant Serum SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.

2
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 Ultra Sheer Face Mist - SPF 55 contains this as ingredient number 3.

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

3
What it does: Skin Conditioning

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

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face Mist - SPF 55 contains this as ingredient number 7.

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

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

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0% have mixed ratings
56% are disliked or very disliked
33% 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 Ultra Sheer Face Mist - SPF 55 9 ingredients

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

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