La Roche-Posay Face and Body Mineral Sunscreen Gentle Lotion SPF 50

Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "La Roche-Posay Anthelios - Face and Body Mineral Sunscreen Gentle Lotion SPF 50" can provide reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for sun protection. Both titanium dioxide and zinc oxide almost never irritate even the most sensitive skin and eyes, but can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What our users say

• When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
• As for the white cast, it did not leave a noticeable white residue for the reviewer.
• When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.

Price

The product retails for 150.83A$ in Australia and for 31.99$ in the United States.

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