Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30+ PA+++ versus La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30 .
Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on January 04, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 10 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, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances 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
Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30+ PA+++ 32 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30 28 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 🎉
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 Fragrance
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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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30+ PA+++ 32 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30 28 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30+ PA+++ 32 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30 28 ingredients
Homosalate 8% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 4% • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Water 2% • Cyclomethicone • Isostearyl Neopentanoate • Glycerin • Ceteareth-20 • Polypropylene • Cetearyl Alcohol • Xanthan Gum • Panthenol • Caprylic Acid • Caprylyl Glycol • Silica • Triacontanyl Pvp • Cetyl Dimethicone • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer • Peg-40 Stearate • Tocopherol • Disodium EDTA • Pentylene Glycol • Panthenyl Triacetate • Sodium Lactate • Lactic Acid • Serine • Urea • Sorbitol • Sodium Chloride • Allantoin • Oleyl Alcohol • Ethyl Linoleate
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% • Homosalate 5% • Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% • Octocrylene 7% • Glycerin • Silica • Dimethicone • Niacinamide • Peg-100 Stearate • Glyceryl Stearate • Stearic Acid • Stearyl Alcohol • Allantoin • Ceramide NP • Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer • Sodium Hydroxide • Myristic Acid • Myristyl Alcohol • Palmitic Acid • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Disodium EDTA • Capryloyl Glycine • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Xanthan Gum • T-Butyl Alcohol • Cetyl Alcohol • Tocopherol
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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 HomosalateSupergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 SalicylateSupergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneSupergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin 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 GlycerinSupergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 7.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 GumSupergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 11.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 25.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolSupergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 SilicaSupergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 TocopherolSupergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 20.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 28.
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 EDTASupergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 21.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 21.
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinSupergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30+ PA+++ contains this as ingredient number 30.
La Roche-Posay Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer UV SPF 30 contains this as ingredient number 13.
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Supergoop! City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30+ PA+++ 32 ingredients
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