La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen Versus Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen

La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen Versus Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen Detailed comparison of La Roche-Posay Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen versus Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen. This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range, though its SPF isn't confirmed on file yet. This hybrid sunscreen covers the full UV range and blocks ~97% of UVB at SPF 30. Titanium Dioxide 6% Zinc Oxide 5% Undecane Triethylhexanoin Isohexadecane Nylon-12 Caprylyl Methicone Butyloctyl Salicylate Phenethyl Benzoate Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer Silica Tridecane Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Ether Talc Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer Aluminum Stearate Pentylene Glycol PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone Alumina Polyhydroxystearic Acid Phenoxyethanol Magnesium Sulfate Propylene Glycol Caprylyl Glycol PEG-8 Laurate Disteardimonium Hectorite Triethoxycaprylylsilane Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate Tocopherol Propylene Carbonate Cassia Alata Leaf Extract Maltodextrin Benzoic Acid PEG-9 Titanium Dioxide 6%, Zinc Oxide 5%, Undecane, Triethylhexanoin, Isohexadecane, Nylon-12, Caprylyl Methicone, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Phenethyl Benzoate, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Silica, Tridecane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Talc, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Aluminum Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium Sulfate, Propylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-8 Laurate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Tocopherol, Propylene Carbonate, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Benzoic Acid, PEG-9 Zinc Oxide 9.4% Water C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil Tocopheryl Acetate Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer Glycerin Caramel Polyester-5 Squalane Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract Bisabolol Phospholipids Ethyl Ferulate Urea Ethylhexylglycerin Gluconolactone Dimethicone Sodium Chloride Benzyl Alcohol Sodium Benzoate Sorbic Acid Chlorphenesin Zinc Oxide 9.4%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glycerin, Caramel, Polyester-5, Squalane, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract, Bisabolol, Phospholipids, Tocopherol, Ethyl Ferulate, Urea, Ethylhexylglycerin, Gluconolactone, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Phenoxyethanol Be the first to review These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Phenoxyethanol is one of the most widely used preservatives in skincare (and for good reason!). It has a large spectrum of antimicrobial activity and especially effective bacteria, yeast, and mold while only having a weak effect on your skin's natural microbiome. On a cellular level, it disrupts the cell membranes of microbes by poking holes that make the cell leak. This shuts down the chemical reactions the microbe needs to make energy so it can no longer survive. Another perk of this ingredient is that it stays functional across a wide pH range (3-10). You'll often see it paired with boosters like Ethylhexylglycerin; one study showed that a 1:9 ratio of Ethylhexylglycerin to Phenoxyethanol damages bacterial membranes as effectively as doubling the Phenoxyethanol concentration on its own. Typical use concentrations range from 0.3-1% depending on the formula, and this ingredient is capped at 1% int the EU. Safety-wise, the fear mongering does not hold up to the evidence. The EU's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety and FDA consider it safe as a preservative at up to 1%, including for children of all ages. Adverse systemic effects only showed up in animal studies at exposures roughly 200x higher than what people get from cosmetics. And despite its very widespread use, this ingredient is a rare sensitizer and allergic reactions are uncommon. Tocopherol is a fat-soluble antioxidant known as Vitamin E. You'll find this ingredient in the vast majority of skincare (for good reason). It works to neutralize free radicals, or unstable molecules generated by UV exposure, pollution, and other environmental stressors, before they can cause oxidative damage to your skin cells. Topically applied tocopherol has been shown to protect against UV damage by ramping up the skin's own natural defense enzymes. It also acts as a skin conditioning agent; some studies show that regular topical use can improve the skin's water-binding capacity over 2-4 weeks. This ingredient is especially loved for being a team player. When combined with Vitamin C, the photoprotective effect of both ingredients roughly doubles and the combo also helps reduce UV-induced DNA damage. This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there. In formulations, it also serves as a stabilizer that helps protect other oxidation-prone ingredients from degrading. Concentrations usually range from 0.1-1% in most leave-on products. Triethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicon-based surface modifier that makes sunscreens feel silky and makeup stay put. Its main job is to coat mineral particles like titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, and color pigments in a thin, oily layer so they spread smoothly, don't clum