La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 Versus The INKEY List Polyglutamic Acid Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 Versus The INKEY List Polyglutamic Acid Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30 Detailed comparison of La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 versus The INKEY List Polyglutamic Acid Dewy Sunscreen SPF 30. This chemical sunscreen covers most of the UV range, lighter on the deep UVA that drives aging. Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% Homosalate 10% Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5% Octocrylene 7% Water Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer Dimethicone Polymethylsilsesquioxane Butyloctyl Salicylate Glycerin Alcohol Denat. Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Caprylyl Methicone Trisiloxane Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate PEG-100 Stearate Glyceryl Stearate Phenoxyethanol Potassium Cetyl Phosphate Propylene Glycol Caprylyl Glycol PEG-8 Laurate Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Triethanolamine Tocopherol Inulin Lauryl Carbamate Disodium EDTA P-Anisic Acid Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Xanthan Gum Cassia Alata Leaf Extract Maltodextrin Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, Homosalate 10%, Ethylhexyl Salicylate 5%, Octocrylene 7%, Water, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Dimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycerin, Alcohol Denat., Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Caprylyl Methicone, Trisiloxane, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, PEG-8 Laurate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Triethanolamine, Tocopherol, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, Disodium EDTA, P-Anisic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Xanthan Gum, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate Octocrylene Ethylhexyl Salicylate Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid Triheptanoin Saccharomyces Ferment Cetearyl Alcohol Glyceryl Stearate Se Tromethamine Glyceryl Caprylate Propanediol C9-12 Alkane Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer Squalane Hectorite Lauroyl Lysine Hydroxyethylcellulose Caprylhydroxamic Acid Dimethiconol Polysorbate 60 Oryza Sativa Hull Extract Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer Polyglutamic Acid Sorbitan Isostearate Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract Hydroxyacetophenone Sodium Benzoate 1,2-Hexanediol Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Saccharomyces Lysate Water, Octocrylene, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid, Triheptanoin, Saccharomyces Ferment, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Tromethamine, Glyceryl Caprylate, Propanediol, C9-12 Alkane, Dilinoleic Acid/Butanediol Copolymer, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Dimethicone, Squalane, Hectorite, Lauroyl Lysine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Dimethiconol, Polysorbate 60, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Oryza Sativa Hull Extract, Castor Oil/Ipdi Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglutamic Acid, Sorbitan Isostearate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer is a synthetic polymer. It is used to thicken, emulsify, and improve the texture of products. As an emulsifier, it helps stabilize oil-in-water emulsions to give products an elegant feel when applied. It can also form a thin protective film on skin. One study found that a formula using this polymer helped slow down how quickly other ingredients (like DEET) were absorbed through skin. A 2024 study of over 1,300 patients confirmed that sensitization to this ingredient is rare. It is also non-mutagenic and has a clean track record. Also known as Avobenzone, this ingredient is an oil-soluble used to absorb the full spectrum of UVA rays (peak 357 nm). It's one of the most effective UVA filters available but has a major caveat of photostability: avobenzone is susceptible to photodegradation. This means it can lose efficacy when exposed to sunlight without the help of a stabilizing agent. Studies show antioxidants (like vitamin E or vitamin C) and some UV filters (like octocrylene and Tinosorb S) can meaningfully improve its stability in a formulation. The maximum allowable concentration according to regulation is 3% in the US + Canada, and 5% in the EU, Australia, China, Korea, and ASEAN countries. It has a well-support safety profile: a comprehensive 2025 review found minimal toxicity with no evidence of carcinogenicity. Overall, avobenzone is a safe and regulated ingredient used in sunscreen for over 40 years. Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant, skin conditioner, emollient, and preservative booster derived from either caprylic acid or synthetically created. Typical use levels vary from 0.3-1% as a preservative booster and go up to 2% to condition skin. Because it is not a free-fatty acid, this ingredient is fungal acne safe (there's nothing for Malassezia to feed on). Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane. What it does: Dimethicone comes in different viscosities: Depending on the viscosity, dimethicone has different properties. Ingredients lists don't always show which type is used, so we recommend reaching out to the brand if you have questions about the viscosity. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation because it does not get absorbed into skin. However, people with silicone allergies should be careful about using this ingredient. Note: Dimethicone may contribute to pilling. This is because it is not oil or water soluble, so pilling may occur when layered with products. When mixed with heavy oils in a formula, the outcome is also quite greasy. Ethylhexyl Salicylate (also called Octisalate or Octyl Salicylate) is an oil-soluble organic UV filter that's been used in sunscreen since the 1950's. It absorbs UVB light in the 280-320 nm range with a peak absorbance around 306 nm. You'