Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Vichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 .
Last updated on July 21, 2023. Published on July 28, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 34 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants 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 harsh alcohols or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances, silicones and sulfates
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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 Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 40 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 40 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
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Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Sulfate
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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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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 40 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Vichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 40 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 40 ingredients
Water • Isododecane • Dimethicone • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Undecane • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Caprylyl Methicone • Nylon-12 • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Phenethyl Benzoate • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Silica • Triethylhexanoin • Isohexadecane • Tridecane • Dicaprylyl Ether • Talc • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Aluminum Hydroxide • Stearic Acid • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Pentylene Glycol • Alumina • Aluminum Stearate • Benzoic Acid • Benzyl Benzoate • Caprylyl Glycol • Dipropylene Glycol • Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • CI 77492 • Magnesium Sulfate • Peg-8 Laurate • Phenoxyethanol • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Propylene Carbonate • Sodium Citrate • Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate • Tocopherol
Water • Isododecane • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Dimethicone • Undecane • Triethylhexanoin • Isohexadecane • Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer • Nylon-12 • Caprylyl Methicone • Butyloctyl Salicylate • Phenethyl Benzoate • Silica • Tridecane • Dicaprylyl Carbonate • Dicaprylyl Ether • Talc • Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer • Aluminum Stearate • Pentylene Glycol • C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate • Tocopherol • Phenoxyethanol • Stearic Acid • Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate • Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone • Magnesium Sulfate • Peg-8 Laurate • Peg-9 • Polyhydroxystearic Acid • Maltodextrin • Benzoic Acid • CI 77492 • Propylene Glycol • Propylene Carbonate • Caprylyl Glycol • Disteardimonium Hectorite • Cassia Alata Leaf Extract • Alumina • Aluminum Hydroxide
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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 Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Isododecane is a fragrance, emollient, and solvent.
As an emollient, it helps your skin stay soft and hydrated. Emollients help trap moisture into your skin.
Isododecane's role as a solvent makes it a great texture enhancer. It spreads smoothly on skin and does not leave a sticky feeling behind. Isododecane also helps prevent color transfer in makeup products.
Isododecane is not absorbed into skin.
Learn more about IsododecaneVichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 2.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.
Vichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 4.
C12-15 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 BenzoateVichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 3.
Undecane is an emollient and helps create a lightweight base for products.
Is is not soluble in water and naturally occurring in some species.
Vichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 5.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer.
Vichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 6.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 8.
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.
Vichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 7.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 10.
Nylon-12 is not reef safe.
Vichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 8.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 SalicylateVichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 9.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 11.
Phenethyl Benzoate is a fragrance.
Vichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 10.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate comes from carbonic acid and caprylyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol. It is an emollient and gives skin a velvet feel. The sources of Dicaprylyl Carbonate may be synthetic or from animals.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Carbonate creates a film on the skin. This film traps moisture in, keeping your skin soft and hydrated.
Vichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 11.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 12.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Triethylhexanoin is created from glycerin and 2-ethylhexanoic acid. It is a solvent and emollient.
As a solvent, Triethylhexanoin helps dissolve ingredients to stable bases or help evenly distribute ingredients throughout the product.
It is also an emollient and helps condition the skin.
Learn more about TriethylhexanoinVichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 13.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 6.
Isohexadecane is added to enhance texture, emulsify, and to help cleanse. It is an isoparrafin. It is a component of petrolatum.
Due to its large size, Isohexadecane is not absorbed by the skin. Instead, it sits on top and acts as an emollient. Emollients help keep your skin soft and smooth by trapping moisture within.
Isohexadecane is often used in products designed to help oily skin. It is lightweight and non-greasy while helping to moisturize. When mixed with silicones, it gives a product a silky feel.
Learn more about IsohexadecaneVichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 14.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Tridecane is a lightweight emollient and fragrancing ingredient. It is a paraffin and often called a silicone alternative.
According to a manufacturer, it is used to give a light odor to raw materials.
This ingredient can be derived from palm oil, or coconut oil. It is also naturally found in certain species of organisms.
According to the NOAA, this ingredient can cause skin sensitivity with prolonged use. However, this warning is taken from the Coast Guard and no studies have been done on this in relation to cosmetics.
Tridecane is not water soluble.
Learn more about TridecaneVichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 15.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 14.
Dicaprylyl Ether is created from caprylic acid. It is a texture-enhancer and emollient.
As an emollient, Dicaprylyl Ether is non-comedogenic. It helps soften and smooth the skin by creating a barrier on top. This barrier helps trap moisture in, helping to hydrate the skin.
Dicaprylyl Ether gives a non-greasy feel and better spreadability to products.
Learn more about Dicaprylyl EtherVichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 16.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 16.
Talc is a clay mineral. It helps absorb moisture and improve the texture of products. Like other types of clay, Talc can have a slight exfoliating effect on skin. Talc can be added to increase the volume of products.
Some Baby powders are made by combining talc with corn starch. The word "talc" comes from Latin and originates from Arabic. Talc is a mineral commonly found throughout the world.
If you have any concerns about using talc, we recommend checking out the FDA's official page.
Learn more about TalcVichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 17.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 17.
We don't have a description for Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer.
Vichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 18.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 18.
Aluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideVichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 19.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 40.
Stearic Acid is a fatty acid. It is an emollient, emulsifier, and texture enhancer.
As an emollient, stearic acid helps soften skin. It aids the skin's protective barrier by preventing water loss. It also provides a gentle cleansing effect without stripping away natural oils.
Stearic acid may also be used to enhance the texture of products. It can add volume and stabilize ingredients such as water and oil. This can help water and oil ingredients from separating.
Sources of stearic acid include animal or vegetable fats/oils such as coconut or shea. It can be naturally found in butter, cocoa butter, shea butter, vegetable fats, and animal tallow.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Stearic AcidVichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 20.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 24.
Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone is a type of silicone.
Vichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 21.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 GlycolVichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 22.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 20.
Alumina is another name for the compound aluminum oxide. It is used as a thickener, absorbent, and abrasive.
As an absorbent, alumina can give a mattifying effect. It is used in mineral sunscreens to help coat nano-sized filters, such as titanium dioxide. By increasing the size of the UV filters, these ingredients stay on the skin for a longer time. By coating small sized ingredients, alumina helps thicken a product.
Alumina may be used as an abrasive, or exfoliant.
Alumina is naturally occurring in the mineral corundum. Certain varieties of corundum create rubies and sapphires. Corundum is also the crystalline form of alumina.
Learn more about AluminaVichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 23.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 39.
We don't have a description for Aluminum Stearate.
Vichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 24.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Benzoic Acid is used to preserve and adjust the pH of products.
The antimicrobial property of Benzoic Acid helps elongate a product's shelf life. Its main role is to reduce fungi growth and is not found to be effective at fighting bacteria. Therefore Benzoic Acid is always added along with other preservatives.
In its pure form, Benzoic Acid looks like a white crystalline solid. It has slight solubility in water.
The name of Benzoic Acid comes from gum benzoin, which used to be the sole source of deriving this ingredient. Benzoic Acid is the most simple aromatic carboxylic acid.
Benzoic Acid is naturally occuring in strawberries, mustard, cinnamon, and cloves. It has a slight scent but is not considered to be a fragrance.
Learn more about Benzoic AcidVichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 25.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 32.
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 Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 27.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 36.
Disteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium HectoriteVichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 30.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 37.
Ci 77492 is also hydrated iron III oxide. It's sole purpose is to give a yellow hue to products.
Iron III oxides are classified as inorganic chemicals for coloring.
Synthetically created Ci 77492 is considered safer than those naturally found. This is because the synthetically created version may contain less impurities. Iron oxides are generally non-toxic and non-allergenic.
Learn more about CI 77492Vichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 32.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 33.
Magnesium Sulfate is a salt. It can be naturally found in sea water or mineral deposits.
In cosmetics, Magnesium Sulfate is used to thicken a product or help dilute other solids. It is a non-reactive and non-irritating ingredient.
You might recognize Magnesium Sulfate as epsom salt, or the bath salt used to help relieve muscle aches.
One study shows magnesium deficiency may lead to inflammation of the skin. Applying magnesium topically may help reduce inflammation.
Learn more about Magnesium SulfateVichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 33.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 27.
Peg-8 Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Vichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 34.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 28.
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.
Vichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 35.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 23.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid is a soft wax made from castor oil.
It is is a texture thickener, emulsifier, and film-former. Emulsifiers prevent ingredients from separating, such as oils and waters.
Polyhydroxystearic Acid may not be fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic AcidVichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 36.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 30.
This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.
Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.
Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.
Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.
Learn more about Propylene CarbonateVichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 37.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 35.
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 Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 contains this as ingredient number 40.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains this as ingredient number 22.
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Vichy Capital Soleil Tinted 100% Mineral Sunscreen SPF 60 40 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen SPF 50 40 ingredients
had to stop after a few uses
i originally bought this sunscreen after hearing a lot of good things abt it in reviews. whenever i used it, it felt very heavy on my face and made me feel gross. after 3-4 times of using this, i noticed that...
had to stop after a few uses
i originally bought this sunscreen after hearing a lot of good things abt it in reviews. whenever i used it, it felt very heavy on my face and made me feel gross. after 3-4 times of using this, i noticed that my skin's texture worsened and my forehead was filled with tiny bumps. 0/5, wnrp
i like this sunscreen. the undertone of the tint seems to be a little green? so it works well with my fair skin. i think it also aids in diminishing the redness in my skin. i wish the tint were a little darker though. i don’t think it’s...
i like this sunscreen. the undertone of the tint seems to be a little green? so it works well with my fair skin. i think it also aids in diminishing the redness in my skin. i wish the tint were a little darker though. i don’t think it’s worth the $40 price point however... but other than that i like it!
Super greasy, made my skin red, hot and oily, broke me out so bad.
Super greasy, made my skin red, hot and oily, broke me out so bad.
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