Royal Pharma Prozone Gel 30 FPS Versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF
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 or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain parabens
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Ingredient Info
Royal Pharma Prozone Gel 30 FPS 17 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 18 ingredients
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Royal Pharma Prozone Gel 30 FPS 17 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX 15 Daily Face Moisturizer with Sunscreen SPF 15 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Homosalate
Skin Conditioning
Benzophenone-3
UV Absorber
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Melanin
Skin ProtectingGlycerin
Humectant
Sorbitan Stearate
Emulsifying
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Polysorbate 60
Emulsifying
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Butylparaben
Masking
Ethylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Methylal
SolventCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingButyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%
UV Absorber
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid 2%
UV Absorber
Octocrylene 10%
UV Absorber
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingCyclomethicone
Emollient
Simethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Glycerin
Humectant
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Methylparaben
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Propylparaben
Preservative
Water
Skin ConditioningStearic Acid
Cleansing
Montan/Stearic Glycerides
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid 2%, Octocrylene 10%, Carbomer, Cyclomethicone, Simethicone, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Isopropyl Palmitate, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Water, Stearic Acid, Montan/Stearic Glycerides, Stearyl Alcohol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinAlso 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethanePhenoxyethanol 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.
Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).
You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.
Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
Learn more about PropylparabenCarbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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