Comparison between Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+/PA++++ (2017 Formula) vs. La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Sunscreen Tinted For Face, Ultra-Light Fluid SPF 50 With Antioxidants

Biore

UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+/PA++++ (2017 Formula)

La Roche-Posay

Anthelios 50 Mineral Sunscreen Tinted For Face, Ultra-Light Fluid SPF 50 With Antioxidants,

- 36 components -

- 41 components -

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Ingredients in both products 5

Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol

Components only in Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+/PA++++ (2017 Formula) 31

Alcohol Denatured, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate and 26 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 86.1%

Components only in La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Sunscreen Tinted For Face, Ultra-Light Fluid SPF 50 With Antioxidants 36

Titanium Dioxide, Isododecane, Undecane, Triethylhexanoin, Isohexadecane and 31 more. Show.

Uniqueness: 87.8%

Face to Face

Components position by position

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Water

Titanium Dioxide

Alcohol Denatured

Water

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

Isododecane

Lauryl Methacrylate/Sodium Methacrylate Crosspolymer

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Dimethicone

Bisethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

Undecane

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate

Triethylhexanoin

Dimethicone

Isohexadecane

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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing, Anti-aging, Rejuvenation, Antiseptic, Protection

Effects unique for UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+/PA++++ (2017 Formula):

Hair protection

Effects unique for Anthelios 50 Mineral Sunscreen Tinted For Face, Ultra-Light Fluid SPF 50 With Antioxidants,:

Elasticity improvement, Tones up skin, Regeneration, Anti dandruff, Hair conditioning, Hair structure improvement, Hair growth stimulating

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

6 out of 36

17%

chemical

26 out of 36

72%

natural

7 out of 41

17%

chemical

30 out of 41

73%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 3Negative: 1

Butylene Glycol^#26Propylene Glycol^#27Sodium Hyaluronate^#28Alcohol Denatured^#2

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract^#32Glyceryl Stearate SE^#17

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract^#30Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract^#32

Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Tocopherol^#23Propylene Glycol^#35

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 1

Stearic Acid^#25

Sensitive skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Titanium Dioxide^#1Benzoic Acid^#33

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Biore UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence SPF 50+/PA++++ (2017 Formula) vs. La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Sunscreen Tinted For Face, Ultra-Light Fluid SPF 50 With Antioxidants

Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Titanium Dioxide (11%)

Origin: chemical

Role: Colorant

UV Protection

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Titanium Dioxide is a very effective sunscreen. It belongs to physical sunscreens, meaning it reflects the UV rays like a mirror. The component is a mineral with white color. That’s why it’s also used in different powders as a pigment or brightener.

The component can be both safe and unsafe. It’s reported to be possibly carcinogenic to humans when inhaled. That’s why we don’t recommend using products where TiO2 is used in the form of powder and can be inhaled.

Sometimes it can be a nanoparticle. We recommend avoiding this form because it’s not researched well enough. A safer option is to use a non-nano form.