Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Shiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+ versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Stick .
Published on April 12, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain oils and silicones
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Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
Sunscreen
Sunscreens help absorb or reflect UV radiation and protect skin against skin damage. Sunscreens may come in the form of lotion, gel, foam, spray, or solid-stick.
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Ingredient Info
Shiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+ 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Stick 16 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Shiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+ 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Stick 16 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Shiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+ 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Stick 16 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5% • Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 10% • Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone • Paraffinum Liquidum • Hydroxystearic Acid • Triethylhexanoin • Peg/Ppg-9/2 Dimethyl Ether • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Polyamide-8 • Silica Dimethyl Silylate • Tocopheryl Acetate • Peg/Ppg-14/7 Dimethyl Ether • Lecithin • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Ppg-17 • Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • BHT • Tocopherol • Peg-6 • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Silica • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Also 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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneShiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Stick contains this as ingredient number 8.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneShiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Stick contains this as ingredient number 4.
Tocopherol (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 TocopherolShiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Stick contains this as ingredient number 16.
Silica 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 SilicaShiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Stick contains this as ingredient number 15.
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Shiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+ 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Stick 16 ingredients
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Shiseido Shiseido Clear Sunscreen Stick SPF50+ 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Stick 16 ingredients
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La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL SPF 50+ Stick 16 ingredients
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