Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 .
Published on February 04, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain 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
Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 32 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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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Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 32 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 32 ingredients
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 10% • Water • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Hydrated Silica • Vp/Hexadecene Copolymer • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Dimethicone • Polyester-8 • Tocopheryl Acetate • BHT • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Ethylhexyl Stearate • Behenyl Alcohol • Caprylyl Methicone • Trimethylsiloxysilicate • Dimethyl Capramide • Sodium Polyacrylate • Xanthan Gum • Trideceth-6 • Disodium EDTA • Ethylhexylglycerin • Polyaminopropyl Biguanide • Methylisothiazolinone
Homosalate 10% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 7% • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Dimethicone • Polymethylsilsesquioxane • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Glycerin • Alcohol Denat. • Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate • Caprylyl Methicone • Trisiloxane • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Propylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Peg-8 Laurate • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Triethanolamine • Tocopherol • Inulin Lauryl Carbamate • Disodium EDTA • P-Anisic Acid • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Xanthan Gum • Cassia Alata Leaf Extract • Maltodextrin • Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
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Ingredients Explained
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Homosalate is a chemical sunscreen filter that provides protection in the UV-B range (280nm - 320 nm), with a peak protection at 306 nm. It is internationally approved for use in sunscreens.
Homosalate is not photo-stable, meaning it's strength as a UV filter degrades over time with exposure to the sun. Because of this, it's often used in combination with other chemical sunscreen filters as avobenzone (which protects from the UV-A range). Homosalate also helps act as a solvent for harder-to-dissolve UV filters.
(Part of the reason that sunscreens need to be frequently re-applied is due to the photo instability of many chemical sunscreen filters)
Currently, homosalate is approved in concentrations up to 10% in the EU and 15% in the US. The FDA is currently doing further research on the effects of homosalate, and it is possible that these approved concentrations will change in the future.
Learn more about HomosalateSun Bum Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is an organic compound used to block UV rays. It primarily absorbs UVB rays but offers a small amount of UVA protection as well.
Commonly found in sunscreens, Ethylhexyl Salicylate is created from salicylic acid and 2-ethylhexanol. You might know salicylic acid as the effective acne fighter ingredient and BHA.
The ethylhexanol in this ingredient is a fatty alcohol and helps hydrate your skin, similar to oils. It is an emollient, which means it traps moisture into the skin.
According to manufacturers, Ethylhexyl Salicylate absorbs UV wavelength of 295-315 nm, with a peak absorption at 307-310 nm. UVA rays are linked to long term skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation. UVB rays emit more energy and are capable of damaging our DNA. UVB rays cause sunburn.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl SalicylateSun Bum Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 OctocryleneSun Bum Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Butyloctyl Salicylate is a photostabilizer, emollient and solvent. Its main purpose is to evenly spread out ingredients.
This ingredient is a common sunscreen ingredient carrier and photostabilizer. According to a manufacturer, it is suitable for carrying micro Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, and pigments.
Photostabilizers help stabilize UV-filters and prevents them from degrading quickly.
According to EU regulation, this ingredient can cause harmful effects to aquatic life.
Learn more about Butyloctyl SalicylateSun Bum Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer.
Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 4.
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.
Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 5.
Glyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
Glyceryl Stearate is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced. The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateSun Bum Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Peg-100 Stearate is an emollient and emulsifier. PEGS are a hydrophilic polyether compound . There are 100 ethylene oxide monomers in Peg-100 Stearate. Peg-100 Stearate is polyethylene glycol ester of stearic acid.
Peg-100 Stearate helps keep skin soft by trapping moisture in. It helps prevent oil and water from separating in a product. By binding oil and water, it helps remove dirt and oil to be rinsed away.
Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Caprylyl Methicone is a type of silicone.
It helps soften and soothe the skin by creating a thin film on top. This film helps trap moisture, keeping your skin hydrated.
Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Xanthan 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 GumSun Bum Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 29.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTASun Bum Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 26.
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Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 32 ingredients
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Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 27 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 32 ingredients
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Sun Bum Sunscreen Face Lotion - SPF 50 27 ingredients
Stings
Stings eyes SO MUCH even if you don’t apply below eyebrows/apply a different spf around your eyes, this product will eventually reach your eyes during the day and they will be STREAMING. Also slightly stings the rest of your skin...
Stings
Stings eyes SO MUCH even if you don’t apply below eyebrows/apply a different spf around your eyes, this product will eventually reach your eyes during the day and they will be STREAMING. Also slightly stings the rest of your skin too. 2 stars because it didn’t cause acne or redness
Really wanted to love :(
I really wanted to love this product, especially after seeing it's cult following for the longest time, but it broke me out no matter what I did. I didn't even realize that this sunblock was the cause of my...
Really wanted to love :(
I really wanted to love this product, especially after seeing it's cult following for the longest time, but it broke me out no matter what I did. I didn't even realize that this sunblock was the cause of my breakouts until I used a friend's EltaMD and within days my breakouts cleared up.
Honestly, not too bad. Sometimes it did run into my eyes, but I'd say that was around only 5% of the time. It's avalible in my area and it does what it says it does.
Honestly, not too bad. Sometimes it did run into my eyes, but I'd say that was around only 5% of the time. It's avalible in my area and it does what it says it does.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 32 ingredients
Best Sunscreen I've Used So Far
I've been firmly in the "I'm not spending that much on sunscreen" camp, but I had to face the music that getting cheaper sunscreens that didn't feel or look very good was only making me more likely to skip...
Best Sunscreen I've Used So Far
I've been firmly in the "I'm not spending that much on sunscreen" camp, but I had to face the music that getting cheaper sunscreens that didn't feel or look very good was only making me more likely to skip it altogether. It's very shiny but it is the best combination of feeling good, looking good, and working well that I've every experienced in a sunscreen. It hasn't caused any irritation issues for me either. Maybe I'll find a cheaper dupe near me one day, but til then I think it's a worthy investment.
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