Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "La Roche-Posay - Anthelios SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen - Gentle Lotion" 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 product 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

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 sunscreen 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.

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The product retails from 25.99$ up to 32.00$ in the United States and for 193.42A$ in Australia.

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Moisturizing

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

It is a mineral sunscreen. In other words, it contains non-organic UV filters. It will probably not sting your eyes but might leave a white cast.

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.

zinc oxide 15%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

titanium dioxide 5%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Mineral

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

Anti-aging

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

tocopherol 0.4% - 0.65%

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?

Lipo-Hydroxy Acid (LHA) Also known as LHA, it's a derivative of salicylic acid, and has exfoliating and skin surface renewing properties.

Source: SkincareRX

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).

capryloyl salicylic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Moisturizing

Does not contain the most effective ingredients for moisturization. The emollients (c12-15 alkyl benzoate, caprylyl glycol) can help soften the upper layer of the skin. Keep in mind though that this product lacks humectants that attract water. You might want to use a separate product with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin in addition (use before this product for the best results).

triethylhexanoin 1.3% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 6.4% - 7.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

isononyl isononanoate 4.8% - 5.9%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

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tocopherol 0.4% - 0.65%

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Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging, Anti-inflammatory, 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

capryloyl salicylic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish

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p-anisic acid 0.35% - 0.65%

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Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating

capryloyl salicylic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

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Works for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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titanium dioxide 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

zinc oxide 15%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

water 45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Ingredient list view

Titanium dioxide, Zinc oxide, Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Isohexadecane, Isononyl isononanoate, Dicaprylyl ether, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, Triethylhexanoin, Silica, Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, Citric acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Caprylyl glycol, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Aluminum stearate, Chlorphenesin, Disteardimonium hectorite, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Tocopherol, P-anisic acid, Capryloyl salicylic acid, Xanthan gum, Disodium edta, Propylene carbonate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cassia alata leaf extract, Maltodextrin

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SPF	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	capryloyl salicylic acid caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more	Common: capryloyl salicylic acid zinc oxide +4 more Other: salicylic acid niacinamide +6 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride titanium dioxide +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride titanium dioxide +2 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter cocos nucifera fruit extract +4 more	Common: titanium dioxide zinc oxide Other: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyloctyl salicylate +4 more	Common: titanium dioxide tocopherol +2 more Other: glycerin jojoba esters	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride titanium dioxide +1 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil algae extract +5 more	Common: titanium dioxide tocopherol +1 more Other: bisabolol butyloctyl salicylate +1 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride titanium dioxide +1 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +1 more	Common: capryloyl salicylic acid tocopherol Other: niacinamide dimethicone +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +7 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate Has skin benefit? +4 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +5 more	aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +16 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polyhydroxystearic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	raspberry ketone Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +12 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +7 more	capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +6 more
All ingredients	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +48 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +20 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +25 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? methylheptyl laurate Has skin benefit? +28 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +27 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +18 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen - Gentle Lotion

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Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

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