Rovectin Skin Essentials Double Tone-Up UV Protector SPF 50+ Versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60
This mineral sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~98% of UVB at SPF 50.
This chemical sunscreen covers most of the UV range, lighter on the deep UVA that drives aging.
What's inside
What's inside
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cyclohexasiloxane
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cocos Nucifera Oil
Masking
Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
MaskingAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract
AntimicrobialPyrus Malus Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables
Emollient
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Skin Conditioning
Jasminum Officinale Flower Water
MaskingAureobasidium Pullulans Ferment
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientDimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialPolyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Emollient
Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil
Masking
Saccharide Isomerate
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingMica
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Zinc Oxide, Cyclohexasiloxane, Butylene Glycol, Titanium Dioxide, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Caprylyl Methicone, Polyglyceryl-3 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Adenosine, Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Unsaponifiables, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract, Jasminum Officinale Flower Water, Aureobasidium Pullulans Ferment, Silica, Aluminum Hydroxide, Dimethicone/Phenyl Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearic Acid, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate, Prunus Amygdalus Amara Kernel Oil, Saccharide Isomerate, Disodium EDTA, Mica, CI 77491
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%
UV Absorber
Homosalate 15%
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 7%
UV Absorber
Water
Skin ConditioningSilica
Abrasive
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Butyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Nylon-12
PEG-100 Stearate
Surfactant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Perlite
Absorbent
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Behenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
P-Anisic Acid
MaskingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Disodium EDTA
ChelatingArachidyl Alcohol
Emollient
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin Protecting
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cassia Alata Leaf Extract
AstringentMaltodextrin
Absorbent
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
T-Butyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 15%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 7%, Water, Silica, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Nylon-12, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Perlite, Beeswax, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-8 Laurate, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Chlorphenesin, P-Anisic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Disodium EDTA, Arachidyl Alcohol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Propylene Glycol, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Stearyl Alcohol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent. It grabs onto and deactivates metal ions that sneak into your products from water, packaging, or air.
This ingredient mainly works behind the scenes and helps with:
On top of that, this ingredient can counteract the effects of hard water by binding to the minerals in it.
One thing worth knowing is that Disodium EDTA has been shown to be a mild penetration enhancer. It can help other ingredients absorb into skin more effectively which can be a double-edged sword (great for actives, but can also make the active too strong if you have sensitive skin).
Clinical patch testing showed no significant skin irritation at typical use concentrations and minimal dermal absorption.
You'll most likely see this ingredient near the end of an ingredient list. It's typically found in concentrations less than 1%.
Learn more about Disodium EDTASilica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a naturally occurring mineral. It is used as a fine, spherical, and porous powder in cosmetics.
Though it has exfoliant properties, the function of silica varies depending on the product.
The unique structure of silica enhances the spreadability and adds smoothness, making it a great texture enhancer.
It is also used as an active carrier, emulsifier, and mattifier due to its ability to absorb excess oil.
In some products, tiny microneedles called spicules are made from silica or hydrolyzed sponge. When you rub them in, they lightly polish away dead skin layers and enhance the penetration of active ingredients.
Learn more about SilicaWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!
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