La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Sunscreen Milk SPF 60
Product summary
We believe that "La Roche-Posay - Anthelios Melt-In Sunscreen Milk SPF 60" 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).
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.
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), butyloctyl salicylate 1.30% - 1.90%, octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 10.00% (declared) and octocrylene 7.00% (declared).
Irritation risk
There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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.
Price
The product retails from 32.99$ up to 36.99$ in the United States.
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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.
This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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| butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane | HIGH |  |  |
| octocrylene | HIGH | | |
| butyloctyl salicylate | MEDIUM | | |
Other benefit: Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
UVA rays directly contribute to skin aging (wrinkles, sagging, dark spots) and are the no.
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).
| Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| salicylic acid | LOW | | |
Other benefit: Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
& Oxybenzone-free sunscreen provides broad spectrum SPF 60 protection Face and body sunscreen in a non-greasy, fast-absorbing texture leaves skin hydrated and smooth with a velvety texture A powerful antioxidant complex to help protect skin from free radicals caused by UV rays Water resistant (80 minutes) Formulated and rigorously tested for skin tolerance, even on sensitive skin Key Ingredients.
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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| salicylic acid | | |
| alcohol denat. | |  |
| propylene glycol | | |
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Ingredients & concentrations
- salicylic acid
- butyloctyl salicylate
- caprylic/capric triglyceride
- dimethicone
- glycerin
- homosalate
- octocrylene
- polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Avobenzone
- Vitamin E
- +6 more
| Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
|---|---|
3%
Declared
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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. | |
10%
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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 | |
7%
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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 | |
| 22% - 33% | |
| 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 | |
| 1.25% - 2.5% | |
| Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid) | |
| 4.5% - 6.7% | |
| 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 | |
| 3.6% - 5.4% | |
| Plain old water | |
| 2.7% - 4.1% | |
| Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters | |
| 2.2% - 3.3% | |
| 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 | |
| 1.5% - 2.3% | |
| A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss | |
| 1.3% - 1.9% | |
| A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own | |
| 1.1% - 1.7% | |
| One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant | |
| 0.9% - 1.3% | |
| Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products | |
| 0.55% - 1.3% | |
| 0.45% - 1.1% | |
| A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin | |
| 0.45% - 1% | |
| A type of silicone. Used to improve product texture | |
| 0.45% - 1.05% | |
| 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% - 0.9% | |
| Used to stabilize the product formulation | |
| 0.45% - 1.05% | |
| Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture | |
| 0.45% - 1% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.2% - 0.8% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating | |
| 0.3% - 0.75% | |
| Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture | |
| 0.2% - 0.8% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 0.35% - 0.75% | |
| Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together | |
| 0.2% - 0.7% | |
| Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell | |
| 0.15% - 0.65% | |
| 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 | |
| 0.15% - 0.65% | |
| 0.15% - 0.6% | |
| Stabilizes the product formulation | |
| 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% - 0.5% | |
| Used to create a thicker product consistency | |
| 0.1% - 0.4% | |
| Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating | |
| 0.15% - 0.55% | |
| Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil | |
| 0.15% - 0.6% | |
| Helps oil and water mix together | |
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Sources
- Opinion on Homosalate - Scientific Committee on Consumer Products
- Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medications
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyol
- Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review
- Beta Hydroxy Acids
- A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparations
- Glycolic Acid Peels Versus Salicylic–Mandelic Acid Peels in Active Acne Vulgaris and Post‐Acne Scarring and Hyperpigmentation: A Comparative Study
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers as Used in Cosmetics
- Safety assessment of Salicylic Acid, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Calcium Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Salicylate, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Hexyldodecyl Salicylate, Isocetyl Salicylate, Isodecyl Salicylate, Magnesium Salicylate, MEA-Salicylate, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Potassium Salicylate, Methyl Salicylate, Myristyl Salicylate, Sodium Salicylate, TEA-Salicylate, and Tridecyl Salicylate
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitis
- Propylene Glycol
- Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycol