Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nivea UV Face Anti-Age & Anti-Pigment Sun Cream SPF50 versus La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on March 30, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 8 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 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 Anti-Age & Anti-Pigment Sun Cream SPF50 35 ingredients
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 32 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Sulfate Free
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Non Vegan
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Not Cruelty Free
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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 😥
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Nivea UV Face Anti-Age & Anti-Pigment Sun Cream SPF50 35 ingredients
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 32 ingredients
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Nivea UV Face Anti-Age & Anti-Pigment Sun Cream SPF50 35 ingredients
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 32 ingredients
Water • Homosalate • Glycerin • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate • Alcohol Denat. • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Cetearyl Alcohol • Distarch Phosphate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract • Ubiquinone • Tocopheryl Acetate • Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Glyceryl Stearate • Xanthan Gum • Carbomer • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Dimethicone • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Trisodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Phenoxyethanol • Linalool • Limonene • Benzyl Alcohol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Geraniol • Citronellol • Coumarin • Parfum
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 7% • Water • Cyclopentasiloxane • Alcohol Denat. • Silica • Dicaprylyl Ether • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Peg-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate • Dimethicone • Cyclohexasiloxane • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Nylon-12 • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Phenoxyethanol • Lauryl Peg/Ppg-18/18 Methicone • Sodium Chloride • Caprylyl Glycol • Peg-8 Laurate • Isostearyl Alcohol • Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • P-Anisic Acid • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Disodium EDTA • Cassia Alata Leaf Extract • Propylene Carbonate • Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate • Tocopherol
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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 Anti-Age & Anti-Pigment Sun Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 Anti-Age & Anti-Pigment Sun Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 Anti-Age & Anti-Pigment Sun Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Anti-Age & Anti-Pigment Sun Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Anti-Age & Anti-Pigment Sun Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 7.
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.
Nivea UV Face Anti-Age & Anti-Pigment Sun Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideNivea UV Face Anti-Age & Anti-Pigment Sun Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 23.
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 20.
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.
Nivea UV Face Anti-Age & Anti-Pigment Sun Cream SPF50 contains this as ingredient number 27.
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 18.
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Nivea UV Face Anti-Age & Anti-Pigment Sun Cream SPF50 35 ingredients
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 32 ingredients
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Nivea UV Face Anti-Age & Anti-Pigment Sun Cream SPF50 35 ingredients
La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Face Sunscreen-SPF 60 32 ingredients
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