Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 Germany versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ .
Last updated on March 12, 2024. Published on March 26, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 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 common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols 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.
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Ingredient Info
Nivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 29 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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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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 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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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Nivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 29 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
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Nivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 29 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
Water • Homosalate • Alcohol Denat. • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Isopropyl Palmitate • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Silica • Tapioca Starch • Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate • Behenyl Alcohol • Cetearyl Alcohol • Methylpropanediol • Glycerin • Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Dimethicone • Trisodium EDTA • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin
Drometrizole Trisiloxane 7% • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine 5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 5% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 2% • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid 0.5% • Water • Alcohol Denat. • Silica • Isopropyl Myristate • Glycerin • Diisopropyl Sebacate • C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer • Propanediol • Perlite • Tocopherol • Triethanolamine • Caprylyl Glycol • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Disodium EDTA • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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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 WaterNivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 Germany contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateNivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 Germany contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Nivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 Germany contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneNivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 Germany contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 SalicylateNivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 Germany contains this as ingredient number 5.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 TriazineNivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 Germany contains this as ingredient number 7.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 2.
This ingredient is more commonly known as Ensulizole, a chemical sunscreen ingredient.
Ensulizole mainly protects UV-B (290-340 nm) but offers a little UV-A (320-400 nm) protection. It is often paired with less photo-stable sunscreen ingredients due to its photo-stability.
Due to it being water-soluble, Ensulizole helps give sunscreens a light and non-oily texture.
Ensulizole is approved worldwide:
Learn more about Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidNivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 Germany contains this as ingredient number 10.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 SilicaNivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 Germany contains this as ingredient number 11.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
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 GlycerinNivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 Germany contains this as ingredient number 17.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
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.
Nivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 Germany contains this as ingredient number 23.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 GlycolNivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 Germany contains this as ingredient number 28.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 19.
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Nivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 29 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
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Nivea UV Face Sensitive Protect SPF 50 29 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+ 23 ingredients
Chaddy
Makes my face feel very greasy!
I'm really not a fan of this sunscreen because it makes my skin feel very oily and greasy. I have normal to dry...
Makes my face feel very greasy!
I'm really not a fan of this sunscreen because it makes my skin feel very oily and greasy. I have normal to dry skin and I rarely feel oily, but with this I have to apply setting powder and even then I usually end up feeling oily for hours. I also find that the sunscreen doesn't go on very smooth and sometimes pills even when I wait for other products to be totally absorbed to apply it. Just overall a disappointment.
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