pHat 5.5 Rosacea Cream Versus La Roche-Posay Rosaliac UV Legere
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin C
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
pHat 5.5 Rosacea Cream 34 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Rosaliac UV Legere 30 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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pHat 5.5 Rosacea Cream 34 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Rosaliac UV Legere 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Aloe Barbadensis Sprout
HumectantCocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Emollient
Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Centipeda Cunninghamii Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Emulsifying Wax Nf
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Olea Europaea Husk Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dimethyl Sulfone
Solvent
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Oat Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningFrog Fat Extract
HumectantSaccharomyces/Copper Ferment
Skin ConditioningSaccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment
Saccharomyces/Potassium Ferment
Skin ConditioningAdenosine Triphosphate
Skin ConditioningRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantTapioca Starch
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingChondrus Crispus
Masking
Glucose
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Aloe Barbadensis Sprout, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter, Leptospermum Scoparium Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Centipeda Cunninghamii Extract, Glycerin, Emulsifying Wax Nf, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Olea Europaea Husk Oil, Dimethyl Sulfone, Tocopheryl Acetate, Panthenol, Retinyl Palmitate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Oat Amino Acids, Frog Fat Extract, Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment, Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment, Saccharomyces/Potassium Ferment, Adenosine Triphosphate, Riboflavin, Tapioca Starch, Polysorbate 80, Sodium Hydroxide, Titanium Dioxide, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Chondrus Crispus, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientGlycerin
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Sucrose Tristearate
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingMethylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Antioxidant
Polysorbate 61
Emulsifying
PEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Dimethiconol
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Citrate
BufferingSodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Benzoate
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientCI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Isononyl Isononanoate, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Niacinamide, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dimethicone, Sucrose Tristearate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Methylsilanol/Silicate Crosspolymer, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 61, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Dimethiconol, Caffeine, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 19140, CI 42090
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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 GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent 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.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateSodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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