La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Pro-Sport Sunscreen Spray SPF 45 vs Coppertone Limited Edition Sunscreen SPF 50

La Roche-Posay

Coppertone

A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and AHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.

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

Sunscreen

18 ingredients

12 ingredients

Brand price

USD 34.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from France

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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
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopherol
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid

Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
Ascorbyl Palmitate

Hydrating1
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Dimethicone
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
Smoothing2
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Dimethicone, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
Brightening1
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Ascorbyl Palmitate

May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Glycine Soja Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Glycine Soja Oil, Isopropyl Myristate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Glycine Soja Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Glycine Soja Oil

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Ascorbyl Palmitate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ascorbyl Palmitate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ascorbyl Palmitate
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol, Parfum

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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
Alcohol Denat.
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Isopropyl Myristate
Emollient
5 / 3
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Emollient
Diisopropyl Sebacate
Emollient
Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Occlusive
1 / 1

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
Octocrylene (in both products)
UV Filter
0-1 / —
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Parfum
Perfuming
- Fragrance
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Alcohol
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
Emollient
Polyester-7
Skin Conditioning
Acrylates Crosspolymer-6
Skin Conditioning
Dimethicone
Emollient
1 / 0
- Silicones
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Smoothing

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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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Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
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Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →