Sunsense Face Ultra Light Tint SPF 50+ Versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Airlicium SPF 80
Updated on April 08, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Sunsense Face Ultra Light Tint SPF 50+ 32 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Airlicium SPF 80 44 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Sunsense Face Ultra Light Tint SPF 50+ 32 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Airlicium SPF 80 44 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
UV Absorber
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialMagnesium Aluminum Silicate
AbsorbentAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Betaine
Humectant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Silica
Abrasive
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientDiethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Disodium EDTA
Glycerin
Humectant
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantIsopropyl Myristate
Emollient
Isostearic Acid
Cleansing
Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Myristyl Alcohol
Emollient
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingPvp
Emulsion StabilisingPropylparaben
Preservative
Talc
Abrasive
Water
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Titanium Dioxide, 1,2-Hexanediol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Betaine, Cetyl Alcohol, Silica, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Glycerin, CI 77491, CI 77492, Isopropyl Myristate, Isostearic Acid, Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate, Tocopherol, Myristyl Alcohol, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Niacinamide, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Pvp, Propylparaben, Talc, Water, Xanthan Gum
Water
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialSilica
Abrasive
Ethylhexyl Salicylate
UV Absorber
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
UV Absorber
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Triazone
UV Absorber
Glycerin
Humectant
Octocrylene
UV Absorber
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Absorbent
Triethanolamine
BufferingStearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
EmulsifyingMethyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
UV Filter
Nylon-12
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
UV Absorber
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Silica Silylate
EmollientDrometrizole Trisiloxane
UV Absorber
Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion StabilisingIsopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Skin ConditioningPoloxamer 338
EmulsifyingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Caprylyl Glycol
EmollientPolyglyceryl-10 Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Disodium EDTA
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Water, Titanium Dioxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Silica, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Glycerin, Octocrylene, Pentylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Triethanolamine, Stearic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Nylon-12, Propylene Glycol, Synthetic Wax, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Silica Silylate, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Poloxamer 338, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Butylene Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Myristic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
You 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 TriazineC12-15 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.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl BenzoateDimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz.
What it does:
Dimethicone comes in different viscosities:
Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties.
Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity.
This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient.
Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy.
Learn more about DimethiconeDisodium 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 EDTAEthylhexyl Triazone is a modern chemical sunscreen that protects from UV-B radiation.
It is the most effective of existing UV-B filters, as it provides the highest level of photo-stable absorption. It protects from the entire UV-B range (280 to 320nm), with it's highest level of protection at 314nm.
Ethylhexyl Triazone is oil soluble, oderless and colorless, which mean it is able to be incorporated into a variety of different formulations.
It is not currently available within the United States due to slow changing FDA regulations. Outside of the US, it is used in formulations at concentrations up to 5%.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl TriazoneGlycerin 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 GlycerinPotassium Cetyl Phosphate is the potassium salt of a mixture. This mixture consists of the esters from phosphoricacid and cetyl alcohol.
Potassium Cetyl Phosphate is an emulsifier and cleansing agent. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
As a cleansing agent, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate helps gather oils, dirts, and pollutants from your skin. This makes it easier to rinse them away with water.
Learn more about Potassium Cetyl PhosphateSilica 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 SilicaTitanium Dioxide is a mineral (or physical) sunscreen ingredient that provides broad-spectrum protection by blocking both UV-A and UV-B rays.
It sits on the skin’s surface and primarily reflects and scatters UV light and also absorbs some of it.
This makes the line between “mineral” and “chemical” sunscreens a bit blurry, but in skincare labeling, Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide are the two ingredients officially classified as mineral filters.
Because it’s non-irritating, Titanium Dioxide is often recommended for sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Thanks to modern production methods, nano-scale or fine-grade Titanium Dioxide is now widely used in cosmetics to reduce white cast and improve texture.
Despite its small particle size, studies show that Titanium Dioxide, even in nanoparticle form, is not absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideTocopherol (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 TocopherolWater. 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 WaterIngredient Ratings
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