Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of SVR Blur Sun Secure SPF 50 versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios 100 KA+ SPF 50+ .
Published on August 22, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain niacinamide, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any 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
SVR Blur Sun Secure SPF 50 43 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 100 KA+ SPF 50+ 38 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Sulfate
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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 😥
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 🎉
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 😥
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SVR Blur Sun Secure SPF 50 43 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 100 KA+ SPF 50+ 38 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
SVR Blur Sun Secure SPF 50 43 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 100 KA+ SPF 50+ 38 ingredients
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • Cyclopentasiloxane • Polymethyl Methacrylate • Caprylyl Methicone • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Peg-12 Dimethicone • Cetyl Alcohol • Glyceryl Stearate • Polyester-7 • Dimethicone • Niacinamide • Aminomethyl Propanol • Beta-Carotene • Caprylhydroxamic Acid • CI 15850 • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Dimethicone Crosspolymer-3 • Glycine Soja Oil • Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine • Lecithin • Lepidium Sativum Sprout Extract • Phenethyl Alcohol • Tocopherol • Tocopheryl Acetate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Ceteth-20 • Dimethiconol • Disodium EDTA • Lysolecithin • Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate • Peg-75 Stearate • Pentylene Glycol • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Sodium Polyacrylate Starch • Steareth-20 • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • CI 77492
Water • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Titanium Dioxide • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Alcohol Denat. • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Dimethicone • Octocrylene • Niacinamide • Panthenol • Pentylene Glycol • Stearic Acid • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer • Nylon-12 • Propylene Glycol • Synthetic Wax • Aluminum Hydroxide • Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Drometrizole Trisiloxane • Glyceryl Stearate • Glycine Soja Oil • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose • Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Myristic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Peg-100 Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Chloride • Stearyl Alcohol • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Tocopherol • Triethanolamine
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterSVR Blur Sun Secure SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 100 KA+ SPF 50+ 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 GlycerinSVR Blur Sun Secure SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 100 KA+ SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
Ethylhexyl 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 TriazoneSVR Blur Sun Secure SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 100 KA+ SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
You might know this ingredient as Tinosorb S or Bemotrizinol. It is a UV filter that covers both UVA and UVB rays.
Bemotrizinol has two peak UV absorption peaks ( 310 and 340 nm) and is able to absorb both UV-A and UV-B rays. Skin exposed to UV causes free-radical molecules to form. This ingredient works by preventing the UV from reaching your skin.
It is highly photostable and helps prevent the photodegration of other sunscreen ingredients such as avobenzone.
Bemotrizinol is not approved in the US but is allowed in the EU, Australia, and Asia.
In fact, it is the most effective UV absorber at maximum concentration (measured by SPF) permitted by in the EU.
It is oil-soluble.
Learn more about Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineSVR Blur Sun Secure SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 100 KA+ SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 StearateSVR Blur Sun Secure SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 100 KA+ SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 26.
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.
SVR Blur Sun Secure SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 100 KA+ SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 10.
Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.
It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.
Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.
The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.
When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.
Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.
Learn more about NiacinamideSVR Blur Sun Secure SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 100 KA+ SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Glycine Soja Oil comes from the soybean. Glycine Soja is native to eastern Asia.
Soybean oil is an emollient. It is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids including palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids.
As an emollient, the fatty acids in soybean oil helps keep your skin soft and hydrated. It does so by creating a film on top that traps moisture in.
Soybean oil is also rich in vitamin E, a potent antioxidant. Vitamin E is also anti-inflammatory and provides a soothing effect.
Studies show soy may help fade hyperpigmentation from UVB. It does so by disrupting the melanin process from UVB induced skin inflammation.
This ingredient may not be malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne, safe.
Soybeans are rich in proteins and are part of the legume family. Foods made with soybeans include tofu, soymilk, edamame, miso, and soy sauce.
Learn more about Glycine Soja OilSVR Blur Sun Secure SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 21.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 100 KA+ SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 27.
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 TocopherolSVR Blur Sun Secure SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 26.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 100 KA+ SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 37.
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 GlycolSVR Blur Sun Secure SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 29.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 100 KA+ SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 EDTASVR Blur Sun Secure SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 32.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 100 KA+ SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
Pentylene glycol is typically used within a product to thicken it. It also adds a smooth, soft, and moisturizing feel to the product. It is naturally found in plants such as sugar beets.
The hydrophilic trait of Pentylene Glycol makes it a humectant. As a humectant, Pentylene Glycol helps draw moisture from the air to your skin. This can help keep your skin hydrated.
This property also makes Pentylene Glycol a great texture enhancer. It can help thicken or emulsify a product. Emulsifiers help stabilize a product. It does this by preventing certain ingredients from separating.
Pentylene Glycol also acts as a mild preservative and helps to keep a product microbe-free.
Some people may experience mild eye and skin irritation from Pentylene Glycol. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Pentylene Glycol has a low molecular weight and is part of the 1,2-glycol family.
Learn more about Pentylene GlycolSVR Blur Sun Secure SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 36.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 100 KA+ SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
SVR Blur Sun Secure SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 41.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 100 KA+ SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 33.
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