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Published on April 13, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any parabens

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances and silicones

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Sunscreen American Brand United States
Sunscreen French Brand France

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.

Price

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Buy ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen

Starts at $36.00
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Buy Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50

Starts at $37.99

Ingredient Info

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
30
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
spf rating
50

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Mineral UV Filter
PHA
Vitamin E (2)

Benefits

Hydrating (5)
Reduces Irritation
Skin Texture (2)
Anti-Aging (2)
Scar Healing
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Exfoliators (3)

Benefits

Hydrating
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Rosacea
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 2.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Antimicrobial, Emollient, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is made up of Benzoic Acid and long chain alcohols. It has a low molecular weight.

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is an emollient and texture enhancer. Due to its solubility, it is often used in sunscreens to help evenly distribute active ingredients.

As an emollient, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate helps soften and hydrate your skin. Emollients create a film on your skin that traps moisture within.

This ingredient has been reported to cause eye irritation.

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Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 3.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.

3
What it does: Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

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 Tocopherol

Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 15.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.

4
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 21.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.

5
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.

Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen contains this as ingredient number 27.

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 23.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

37% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
11% have no rating yet
15% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
48% are disliked or very disliked
28% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen 27 ingredients

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 40 ingredients

2.0 /5
from 3 reviews
iana's Avatar'
Aug 13, 2023

had to stop after a few uses
i originally bought this sunscreen after hearing a lot of good things abt it in reviews. whenever i used it, it felt very heavy on my face and made me feel gross. after 3-4 times of using this, i noticed that...

had to stop after a few uses
i originally bought this sunscreen after hearing a lot of good things abt it in reviews. whenever i used it, it felt very heavy on my face and made me feel gross. after 3-4 times of using this, i noticed that my skin's texture worsened and my forehead was filled with tiny bumps. 0/5, wnrp

sillygirl's Avatar'
Feb 12, 2024

i like this sunscreen. the undertone of the tint seems to be a little green? so it works well with my fair skin. i think it also aids in diminishing the redness in my skin. i wish the tint were a little darker though. i don’t think it’s...

i like this sunscreen. the undertone of the tint seems to be a little green? so it works well with my fair skin. i think it also aids in diminishing the redness in my skin. i wish the tint were a little darker though. i don’t think it’s worth the $40 price point however... but other than that i like it!

Expensive
Light
chlolands's Avatar'
Feb 19, 2024

Super greasy, made my skin red, hot and oily, broke me out so bad.

Super greasy, made my skin red, hot and oily, broke me out so bad.

Broke Me Out
Irritating
Heavy
Sticky
Oily

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