Sekkisei Brightening BB Essence SPF 50+ - 01 Slightly Bright Natural Skin Versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 SPF 50+ Tinted
Updated on February 03, 2025
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Ingredient Info
Sekkisei Brightening BB Essence SPF 50+ 38 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 SPF 50+ Tinted 30 ingredients
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Sekkisei Brightening BB Essence SPF 50+ 38 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 SPF 50+ Tinted 30 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Isotridecyl Isononanoate
EmollientAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Methyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Mel Extract
MoisturisingTocopherol
Antioxidant
Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract
EmollientPimpinella Anisum Seed Extract
AstringentHydrolyzed Safflower Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningBourbon Extract
AstringentLimnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Cucumis Melo Root Extract
HumectantHydrolyzed Rice Leaf Extract
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
BHT
Antioxidant
Ethylhexyl Acrylate
Alumina
Abrasive
Silica
Abrasive
Dimethicone
Emollient
Prenol
Perfuming
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Chloride
SoothingSynthetic Fluorphlogopite
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCetyl Lactate
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Zinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
CI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Cyclopentasiloxane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Alcohol Denat., PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Methyl Trimethicone, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Mel Extract, Tocopherol, Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract, Pimpinella Anisum Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Safflower Flower Extract, Bourbon Extract, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Cucumis Melo Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, BHT, Ethylhexyl Acrylate, Alumina, Silica, Dimethicone, Prenol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Zinc Chloride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tin Oxide, Aluminum Hydroxide, Cetyl Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, CI 77492
Water
Skin ConditioningAlcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Triethyl Citrate
Masking
Diisopropyl Sebacate
EmollientSilica
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventC12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
StabilisingCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantMethoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate
StabilisingPerlite
AbsorbentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientCI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantDiethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingTerephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Triethanolamine
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Parfum
Masking
Water, Alcohol Denat., Triethyl Citrate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Silica, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, Propanediol, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer, CI 77891, Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate, Perlite, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Triethanolamine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Parfum
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 WaterAlcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol with other additives.
This ingredient gets a bad rep because it is irritating and drying - mostly due to its astringent property. Astringents draw out natural oils in tissue, constricting pores and leaving your skin dried out.
However, alcohol denat. is not all that bad.
Due to its low molecular weight, alcohol denat. tends to evaporate quickly. One study on pig skin found half of applied alcohol evaporated in 10 seconds and less than 3% stayed on skin.
This also helps other ingredients become better absorbed upon application.
Studies are conflicted about whether this ingredient causes skin dehydration. One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased skin dryness and irritation. Another study found irritation only occurs if your skin is already damaged.
Small amounts of alcohol are generally tolerated by oily skin or people who live in humid environments.
The rule of thumb is if this alcohol is near the end of an ingredients list, it will probably not affect your skin much.
Also...
This ingredient has antimicrobial and solvent properties.
The antimicrobial property helps preserve products and increase their shelf life. As a solvent, it helps dissolve other ingredients.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate (DHHB) is a chemical UV-A absorber. It is formulated for high UVA protection (320-400 nm).
DHHB is well-liked for:
DHHB has been approved by the EU, Japan, Taiwan, and South America for use up to 10%. Unfortunately, it has not been approved for use in the US or Canada due to slow regulatory processes.
This ingredient is soluble in oils, fats, and lipids.
Learn more about Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateTocopherol (also known as Vitamin E) is a common antioxidant used to help protect the skin from free-radicals and strengthen the skin barrier. It's also fat soluble - this means our skin is great at absorbing it.
Vitamin E also helps keep your natural skin lipids healthy. Your lipid skin barrier naturally consists of lipids, ceramides, and fatty acids. Vitamin E offers extra protection for your skin’s lipid barrier, keeping your skin healthy and nourished.
Another benefit is a bit of UV protection. Vitamin E helps reduce the damage caused by UVB rays. (It should not replace your sunscreen). Combining it with Vitamin C can decrease sunburned cells and hyperpigmentation after UV exposure.
You might have noticed Vitamin E + C often paired together. This is because it is great at stabilizing Vitamin C. Using the two together helps increase the effectiveness of both ingredients.
There are often claims that Vitamin E can reduce/prevent scarring, but these claims haven't been confirmed by scientific research.
Learn more about TocopherolSilica 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 SilicaCi 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Ingredient Ratings
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Sekkisei Brightening BB Essence SPF 50+ 38 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 SPF 50+ Tinted 30 ingredients
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Here's what our community thinks
Sekkisei Brightening BB Essence SPF 50+ 38 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 SPF 50+ Tinted 30 ingredients
I haven’t fully put this to the test in terms of effectiveness blocking the sun, but really like how light this is, color is subtle but good, and I didn’t break out! I gave it to my mom, sister, stepmom and sis-in-law last Christmas and they all loved it too.
I liked this product because it did provide a nice tint to my skin, so I recommend it at least for the olive skin girlies. It initially feels greasy but dries down. I do dislike how thin it is, but it doesn’t pill under my makeup.
