Comparison between Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen vs. La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Light Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50

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Components only in Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen 16
Uniqueness: 64.0%
Components only in La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Light Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50 26
Uniqueness: 74.3%

Face to Face

Components position by position
1
Allantoin
1
Titanium Dioxide
2
Bisabolol
2
Zinc Oxide
3
Butyloctyl Salicylate
3
Water
4
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
4
Dimethicone
5
Caprylyl Glycol
5
Isododecane
6
Caprylyl Methicone
6
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
7
Dimethicone
7
Undecane
8
Dimethiconol/Propylsilsesquioxane/Silicate Crosspolymer
8
Triethylhexanoin
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Positive Effects

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Both products provide the following effects: Antioxidant, UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Anti-aging, Elasticity improvement, Antiseptic, Regeneration, Protection, Hair conditioning
Effects unique for Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen:
Acne fighting, Pore Shrinking, Soothing, Lightening, Healing, Deodorant
Effects unique for Anthelios Mineral Light Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50:
Rejuvenation, Tones up skin, Anti dandruff, Hair structure improvement, Hair growth stimulating
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ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
No
Cruelty free
No
No
Reef friendly
Yes
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes
Yes
Organic score
natural
5 out of 25
20%
chemical
16 out of 25
64%
natural
7 out of 35
20%
chemical
25 out of 35
71%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Allantoin#1Tocopherol#23
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#1
Sensitive skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Allantoin#1
Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Propylene Glycol#24Tocopherol#30
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 0
Zinc Oxide#2
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Titanium Dioxide#1Zinc Oxide#2Benzoic Acid#34

Detailed view

Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen vs. La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Light Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50
Position 1

#1Allantoin

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent
Moisturizing
Pore Shrinking
Softening
Soothing
Regeneration
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Allantoin usually doesn’t catch too much attention, but it is an essential ingredient for sensitive, dry, and problem skin. It is a good moisturizer that makes skin hydrated. But manufacturers love it because of its strong soothing effect. It also exfoliates dead cells, stimulates recovery of your skin, and helps to protect the skin from the sun, frost, and similar negative impacts.

The component is researched very well and its soothing activity is confirmed by scientists. Used in concentration between 0.5-2%.

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#1Titanium Dioxide (6%)

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.

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