La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen for Face & Body SPF 100
Product summary
We believe that "La Roche-Posay - Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen for Face & Body SPF 100" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).
This sunscreen should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octinoxate 4.70% - 7.10%, octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 15.00% (declared) and octocrylene 10.00% (declared).
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 this product to be medium. 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
Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product- As for the white cast, it did not leave a noticeable white residue for the reviewer.
- As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the reviewer reported that it does not sting eyes.
Price
The product retails from 25.99$ up to 26.99$ in the United States and for 132.58A$ in Australia.
For a detailed price comparison: click here.
Benefits
Promise: Sun protection
This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.
This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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| octocrylene | HIGH |  |  |
| butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | HIGH | | |
| ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate | MEDIUM | | |
Other benefit: Evens skin tone
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).
Other benefit: Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
UVA/UVB filters + Antioxidants Broad Spectrum SPF 100 protection Water Resistant (80 minutes) Lightweight, fast-absorbing lotion texture melts into skin without leaving a white cast behind Leaves skin feeling hydrated and smooth with a velvety finish Ideal for sun-sensitive skin and for those who are prone to burning Suitable for face and body, including areas prone to sunburn.
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, caprylyl glycol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, caprylyl glycol.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| glycerin | HIGH | | |
| dimethicone | HIGH | | |
| polymethylsilsesquioxane | HIGH | | |
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Sun protection |
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Potential irritants
| Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
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| parfum | |  |
| alcohol | | |
| ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate | | |
User reviews (1)
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Ingredients & concentrations
- panthenol
- caprylic/capric triglyceride
- dimethicone
- Octinoxate
- glycerin
- homosalate
- octocrylene
- polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Avobenzone
- Vitamin E
- +6 more
| Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
|---|---|
| 22% - 33% | |
| An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients | |
| TBC | |
| The ingredient is not recognized | |
| 6.6% - 10% | |
| Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties | |
| 4.7% - 7.1% | |
| Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating | |
3%
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| 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. | |
15%
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| A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation | |
5%
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| Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen | |
10%
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| A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen | |
| 3.6% - 5.5% | |
| Plain old water | |
| 2.7% - 4% | |
| A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss | |
| 2% - 3.1% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant | |
| 1.8% - 2.6% | |
| 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 | |
| 1.3% - 2% | |
| 1.3% - 2% | |
| Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters | |
| 1.2% - 1.8% | |
| Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin | |
| 0.55% - 1.25% | |
| A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin | |
| 0.6% - 1.35% | |
| Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen), evenly disperse pigements and create a nice product consistency | |
| 0.4% - 0.95% | |
| Used to stabilize the product formulation | |
| 0.45% - 1.05% | |
| Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture | |
| 0.4% - 0.95% | |
| An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together | |
| 0.35% - 0.8% | |
| A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products | |
| 0.35% - 0.8% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 0.3% - 0.7% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.35% - 0.75% | |
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture | |
| 0.15% - 0.7% | |
| Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function | |
| 0.35% - 0.85% | |
| Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 0.15% - 0.7% | |
| Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell | |
| 0.15% - 0.65% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 0.15% - 0.6% | |
| 0.16% - 0.32% | |
| A preservative | |
| 0.15% - 0.55% | |
| Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating | |
| 0.2% - 0.75% | |
| A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin | |
| 0.1% - 0.45% | |
| Used to create a thicker product consistency | |
| 0.1% - 0.4% | |
| Stabilizes the product formulation | |
| 0.1% - 0.35% | |
| Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating | |
| 0.15% - 0.6% | |
| Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil | |
| 0.15% - 0.5% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together | |
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Sources
- Opinion on Homosalate - Scientific Committee on Consumer Products
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics