Sensai Advanced Day Cream SPF30 Versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anti-imperfections SPF50+
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, niacinamide and SPF
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 and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Sensai Advanced Day Cream SPF30 46 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anti-imperfections SPF50+ 36 ingredients
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Sensai Advanced Day Cream SPF30 46 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anti-imperfections SPF50+ 36 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Alcohol
Antimicrobial
Glycerin
Humectant
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Diglycerin
HumectantTriethylhexanoin
MaskingButylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Isocetyl Myristate
EmollientBeheneth-2
EmulsifyingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Polysilicone-15
UV FilterSodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Alumina
Abrasive
Parfum
Masking
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Methylserine
Skin ConditioningStearyl Glycyrrhetinate
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAcetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Dimethoxy Di-P-Cresol
Antioxidant
BHT
Antioxidant
Hydrolyzed Silk
HumectantLimonene
Perfuming
Tin Oxide
Abrasive
Nasturtium Officinale Extract
Perfuming
Faex Extract
Skin ConditioningHexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Hydrolyzed Brassica Alba Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningZostera Marina Extract
Skin ConditioningPyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningDioscorea Panthaica Root Extract
EmollientCamellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Antimicrobial
CI 14700
Cosmetic ColorantCI 15985
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Zinc Oxide, Alcohol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Diglycerin, Triethylhexanoin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Isocetyl Myristate, Beheneth-2, Behenyl Alcohol, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Niacinamide, Polysilicone-15, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Phenoxyethanol, Alumina, Parfum, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Polysorbate 80, Methylserine, Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate, Xanthan Gum, Acetyl Glucosamine, Disodium EDTA, Dimethoxy Di-P-Cresol, BHT, Hydrolyzed Silk, Limonene, Tin Oxide, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Faex Extract, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Hydrolyzed Brassica Alba Seed Extract, Zostera Marina Extract, Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit Extract, Dioscorea Panthaica Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, CI 14700, CI 15985, CI 77891
Water
Skin ConditioningHomosalate
Skin Conditioning
Silica
Abrasive
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Ether
EmollientAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentStyrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPerlite
AbsorbentAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientInulin Lauryl Carbamate
Emulsion StabilisingIsopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningP-Anisic Acid
MaskingPEG-8 Laurate
Emulsifying
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Silica Silylate
EmollientSodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
CleansingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Triethanolamine
BufferingTrisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingZinc PCA
Humectant
Water, Homosalate, Silica, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Niacinamide, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Tocopherol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Perlite, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, P-Anisic Acid, PEG-8 Laurate, Salicylic Acid, Silica Silylate, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Titanium Dioxide, Triethanolamine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Xanthan Gum, Zinc PCA
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 GlycerinYou might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
This ingredient has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. This ingredient works by preventing UV rays from reaching and damaging your skin.
On top of that - it is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Tinosorb S is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia. It is close to being approved by the FDA and we'll hopefully get this ingredient in the U.S. by late 2025.
Fun fact: Tinosorb S is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted in the EU.
This ingredient is oil-soluble, so your oil-cleansers will take this right off at night.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineNiacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideXanthan 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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