Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of VZK Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ Anti-Age versus La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Anti-Shine Gel Cream .
Published on December 18, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both sunscreens. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain exfoliants and SPF
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, 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
VZK Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ Anti-Age 25 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Anti-Shine Gel Cream 34 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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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
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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VZK Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ Anti-Age 25 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Anti-Shine Gel Cream 34 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
VZK Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ Anti-Age 25 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Anti-Shine Gel Cream 34 ingredients
Water • Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Octocrylene • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Homosalate • Benzophenone-3 • Triceteareth-4 Phosphate • Cetearyl Alcohol • Glycerin • Titanium Dioxide • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Dimethicone • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Myristyl Myristate • Beheneth-25 • Phenoxyethanol • Silica • Xanthan Gum • Ethylhexylglycerin • Disodium EDTA • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Coumarin • Limonene • Linalool
Water • Homosalate • Ethylhexyl Salicylate • Silica • Acrylates Copolymer • Ethylhexyl Triazone • Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine • Drometrizole Trisiloxane • Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane • Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate • Octocrylene • C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Dimethicone • Perlite • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Aluminum Hydroxide • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Inulin Lauryl Carbamate • Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate • Peg-8 Laurate • Phenoxyethanol • Stearic Acid • Stearyl Alcohol • Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid • Titanium Dioxide • Tocopherol • Triethanolamine • Xanthan Gum • Zinc Gluconate • Parfum
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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 WaterVZK Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ Anti-Age contains this as ingredient number 1.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Anti-Shine Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 BenzoateVZK Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ Anti-Age contains this as ingredient number 3.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Anti-Shine Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Octocrylene protects skin from sun damage. It absorbs UV-B with peak absorption of 304 nm. It is a common sunscreen ingredient and often paired with avobenzone, a UVA filter. This is because octocrylene stabilizes other sunscreen ingredients by protecting them from degradation when exposed to sunlight. Octocrylene is a photostable ingredient and loses about 10% of SPF in 95 minutes.
Octocrylene also acts as an emollient, meaning it helps skin retain moisture and softens skin. It is oil-soluble and hydrophobic, enhancing water-resistant properties in a product.
Those who are using ketoprofen, a topical anti-inflammatory drug, may experience an allergic reaction when using octocrylene. It is best to speak with a healthcare professional about using sunscreens with octocrylene.
The EU allows a maximum of these concentrations:
Learn more about OctocryleneVZK Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ Anti-Age contains this as ingredient number 4.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Anti-Shine Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
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 MethoxydibenzoylmethaneVZK Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ Anti-Age contains this as ingredient number 5.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Anti-Shine Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
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 HomosalateVZK Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ Anti-Age contains this as ingredient number 6.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Anti-Shine Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
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 GlycerinVZK Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ Anti-Age contains this as ingredient number 10.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Anti-Shine Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
Titanium dioxide is known for its UVA and UVB protection properties. It is non-comedogenic and non-irritating. Titanium Dioxide is a physical sunscreen. Physical sunscreens reflect light and prevent it from reaching your skin.
Protecting your skin against UV radiation can prevent the signs of aging. Sun damage is associated with fine-lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, and hyperpigmentation. Titanium dioxide can help prevent premature aging.
With modern production, nano-scale or fine-grade titanium dioxide can be easily produced for cosmetics. In sunscreen, titanium dioxide absorbs UV light. Our skin is not able to absorb Titanium dioxide, even nanoparticles.
Titanium itself is the 9th most common element in the Earth's crust. Titanium dioxide is formed when oxygen is introduced and can be found in ores, dust, sand, and soil.
Pure titanium dioxide is a white powder that is used in many products to add or change color.
Learn more about Titanium DioxideVZK Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ Anti-Age contains this as ingredient number 11.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Anti-Shine Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 30.
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 TriazoneVZK Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ Anti-Age contains this as ingredient number 12.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Anti-Shine Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
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.
VZK Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ Anti-Age contains this as ingredient number 13.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Anti-Shine Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 16.
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.
VZK Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ Anti-Age contains this as ingredient number 17.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Anti-Shine Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
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 SilicaVZK Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ Anti-Age contains this as ingredient number 18.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Anti-Shine Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 GumVZK Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ Anti-Age contains this as ingredient number 19.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Anti-Shine Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 33.
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 EDTAVZK Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ Anti-Age contains this as ingredient number 21.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Anti-Shine Gel Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
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VZK Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ Anti-Age 25 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Anti-Shine Gel Cream 34 ingredients
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VZK Sun Protection Cream SPF 50+ Anti-Age 25 ingredients
La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50+ Anti-Shine Gel Cream 34 ingredients
YousifShamoon
what a joke
this was everything i didn't want in a sunscreen. way too thick and greasy, insane white cast, didn't spread nicely at all, and to top...
what a joke
this was everything i didn't want in a sunscreen. way too thick and greasy, insane white cast, didn't spread nicely at all, and to top it all off, it pilled all over my face no matter if i had any other products layered under it or not. i really tried to like this but i despise it and i cannot believe this costed me about 20€.
Luna
Love it. Has minimal whitecast and dries to a lovely, smooth, lightly matte finish. Great on its own and under makeup; I haven’t had issues with...
Love it. Has minimal whitecast and dries to a lovely, smooth, lightly matte finish. Great on its own and under makeup; I haven’t had issues with pilling.
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