Shereene IdrissBoard Certified Derm, Founder and Chief Nerd

La Roche Posay Mela B3 Sunscreen vs. Kiehl’s Melasyl Sunscreen Part 2 #shorts

12 Aug 2024 · 1 min

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A short YouTube clip (by Shereene Idriss) comparing La Roche-Posay Mela B3 sunscreen and Kiehl’s Melasyl sunscreen. The speaker argues the two formulations are essentially identical in active chemical filters and early ingredient order, criticizes Kiehl’s higher $54 retail price versus La Roche-Posay at $34, and advises buying the cheaper product unless you need a fragrance-free option (Kiehl’s).

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Especially in terms of the active chemical filters used, but also in the first few ingredients listed in the Inkey list. But then the rest of the ingredients are the same, but they're just in different orders. And what kind of pissed me off right now is that Kiehl's is retailing for $54 for a product that is identical to La Roche Poses that retails for $34. So I don't know how I feel about L' Oreal right now. If you're gonna pick one, I'd go for the cheaper, identical product. The only thing with this is that there is fragrance. If you're sensitive to fragrance, maybe avoid and shell it out on the Keels one instead.