Coppertone Sport Sunscreen SPF 40 vs La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVAir™ SPF 50 Serum Sunscreen

Coppertone

La Roche-Posay

A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and sun protection.

A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and hydration.

Sunscreen

16 ingredients

31 ingredients

Brand price

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Brand price

USD 39.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand country not recorded

Brand from France

At a Glance

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Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol

Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol

Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Behenyl Behenate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Synthetic Beeswax, Tocopherol
Smoothing3
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Behenyl Behenate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol
Brightening1
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Behenyl Behenate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Synthetic Beeswax
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol

May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Tocopherol

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Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Ethylhexyl Salicylate (in both products)
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (in both products)
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Homosalate (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (in both products)
Occlusive
1 / 1
Tapioca Starch
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Styrene/Acrylamide Copolymer
Opacifying
0-1 / —
Behenyl Behenate
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Tocopherol (in both products)
Occlusive
0-3 / 3
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (in both products)
UV Filter
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Homosalate (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Ethylhexyl Salicylate (in both products)
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Water
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
C15-19 Alkane
Solvent
Niacinamide
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
Light Stabilizer
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
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Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
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Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
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Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
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