PRODUCT REVIEW
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Comfort Dry Skin Suncream SPF50
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Sun protection
terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Ecamsule, Mexoryl SX. A UV filter. Is effective mostly against the UVA rays. It is legally marketed in the US with the FDA approval since 2006, even though the ingredient is not on the official FDA list of the approved sunscreen active ingredients. It is photostable
drometrizole trisiloxane
2% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
1.6% -
2%
Irritation risk:
UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
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Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Features Very high facial protection for normal/combination skin Anti-UVA, Anti-UVB, Anti-Infrared, Anti-Oxidant No Parabens No Fragrance 100% hypoallergenic Non-comedogenic Tested on sensitive skin Benefits Who is this for .
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Helps to prevent appearance of sun-induced dark spots.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Suitable for dry, very-dry and very sensitive skin.
dimethicone
2.1% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
glycerin
3.7% -
4.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
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Anti-oxidation
scutellaria baicalensis extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare typically too low. Can be used for its fragrant properties
scutellaria baicalensis root extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Sun protection | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
90/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
2.4% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
scutellaria baicalensis extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare typically too low. Can be used for its fragrant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
tocopherol
0.2% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
dimethicone
2.1% -
2.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Mattifying
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
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Potential irritants
alcohol denat.
2.4% -
2.9%
Irritation risk:
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
scutellaria baicalensis extract
0.15% -
0.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare typically too low. Can be used for its fragrant properties
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
c12-15 alkyl benzoate
5.1% -
6.3%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth
glycerin
3.7% -
4.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
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Ingredient list view
Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Glycerin, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Alcohol denat., Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl triazone, Drometrizole trisiloxane, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Titanium dioxide, Propylene glycol dicaprylate, Stearyl alcohol, Talc, Tocopherol, Nylon-12, Synthetic wax, Aluminum hydroxide, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/steareth-8 methacrylate copolymer, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Caprylyl glycol, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Glyceryl isostearate, Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, Peg-8 laurate, Pentylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Scutellaria baicalensis extract, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Stearic acid, T-butyl alcohol, Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, Triethanolamine, Xanthan gum, Datem
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