Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Comfort Cream SPF 50+ .
Published on March 30, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants, SPF and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, 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
Vichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ 42 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Comfort Cream SPF 50+ 25 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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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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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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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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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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Vichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ 42 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Comfort Cream SPF 50+ 25 ingredients
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Vichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ 42 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Comfort Cream SPF 50+ 25 ingredients
Water • Homosalate • Silica • Bifida Ferment Lysate • Isononyl Isononanoate • Glycerin • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid • Octocrylene • Caprylyl Methicone • Pentylene Glycol • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Triethanolamine • Titanium Dioxide • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol • Acrylamide • Aluminum Hydroxide • Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer • Butylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Glyceryl Stearate • Kaolin • Lauryl Methacrylate • Myristic Acid • Palmitic Acid • Peg-100 Stearate • Phenoxyethanol • Poloxamer 407 • Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate • Silica Silylate • Sodium Benzoate • Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate • Stearic Acid • Stearyl Alcohol • T-Butyl Alcohol • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Tocopherol • Parfum
Water • Diisopropyl Sebacate • Glycerin • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Alcohol Denat. • Propanediol • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Ethylhexyl Triazone • C8-22 Alkyl Acrylate • Drometrizole Trisiloxane • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Silica • Tocopherol • Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Ammonium Acrylates Copolymer • Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer • Caprylyl Glycol • Citric Acid • Disodium EDTA • Scutellaria Baicalensis Extract • T-Butyl Alcohol • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Triethanolamine • Xanthan Gum
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Ingredients Explained
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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 WaterVichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Comfort Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 SilicaVichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Comfort Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 GlycerinVichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 6.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Comfort Cream 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 TriazoneVichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 7.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Comfort Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneVichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 8.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Comfort Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 TriazineVichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 9.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Comfort Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 4.
We don't have a description for Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate.
Vichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Comfort Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 12.
Triethanolamine is an emulsifier and pH adjuster. It is created using ethylene oxide and ammonia. This gives Triethanolamine a nitrogen core and a similar scent to ammonia.
As an emulsifier, it prevents ingredients from separating and enhances texture by adding volume to a product.
PH adjusters are common in cosmetic products. The pH of a product can affect the effectiveness of other ingredients. A product with a high pH may also irritate the skin.
Learn more about TriethanolamineVichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Comfort Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
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 GlycolVichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Comfort Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 EDTAVichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 24.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Comfort Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 20.
T-Butyl Alcohol it is most commonly used as a solvent.
At room temperature, T-Butyl Alcohol melts and has a similar smell to camphor.
This ingredient is derived from isobutane. It is the simplest form of a tertiary alcohol. Due to its chemical structure, it is more resistant to oxidation.
Learn more about T-Butyl AlcoholVichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 39.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Comfort Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 22.
Ecamsule is a UV-A absorber (290–400 nm) patented by L'Oreal. It is derived from benzylidene camphor, making it highly photostable.
Ecamsule is able to prevent UV from reaching the skin. It absorbs UV and releases it as thermal energy.
It does this by:
The pH of ecamsule needs to be neutralized due to it being an acid. Triethanolamine is a pH adjusting ingredient often used with ecamsule.
This sunscreen ingredient is approved for use in the EU, Canada, and Asia. In the US, ecamsule is approved only for use in sunscreen formulations. This is due to the US considering sunscreen as an OTC drug instead of a cosmetic.
Learn more about Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic AcidVichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 40.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Comfort Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 23.
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 TocopherolVichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ contains this as ingredient number 41.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Comfort Cream SPF 50+ contains this as ingredient number 14.
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Vichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ 42 ingredients
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Vichy Capital Soleil Matifying Cream 3 in 1 SPF50+ 42 ingredients
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lauradh
Bought this before I started going cruelty-free so just using this up. Everyone loves LRP sunscreens and I was recommended this one in particular...
Bought this before I started going cruelty-free so just using this up. Everyone loves LRP sunscreens and I was recommended this one in particular so I tried it out. Not for me. Wore it all weekend in the sun and didn't get a sunburn so obviously it does its sun protection job. But it did give me quite a noticeable white cast which as a poc is obviously a no go. Also started pilling noticeably if you didn't rub it in 100% in certain spots and after some time it all started pilling. Also dried me out and I don't need that since my skin is dry enough already. Wouldn't repurchase, even if it was cruelty-free.
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