La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 60 Body and Face Sunscreen Lotion with Vitamin E and Antioxidants

SPF 60

WORKS FOR

Anti-aging
Sun protection
Evens skin tone

KEY INGREDIENTS

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
caprylic/capric triglyceride
dimethicone
glycerin
homosalate
octocrylene
polymethylsilsesquioxane
tocopherol
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FULFILLED

100 /100

IRRITANCY

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Formula review

WIMJ summary

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.

Organic filters

Ingredient	UVB	UVA I	UVA II	Stability
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
octocrylene
homosalate
ethylhexyl salicylate

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WIMJ summary

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.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
tocopherol	LOW

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WIMJ summary

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).

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

LOW

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane
homosalate
octocrylene

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 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.	3% Declared
homosalate 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	10% Declared
ethylhexyl salicylate 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	5% Declared
octocrylene 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	7% Declared
water Plain old water	45% - 55%
styrene/acrylates copolymer Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters	5.5% - 6.7%
dimethicone 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	4.4% - 5.4%
polymethylsilsesquioxane A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss	3% - 3.7%
butyloctyl salicylate 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	2.3% - 2.8%
glycerin One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant	2% - 2.4%
alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products	1.6% - 2%
poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate	1.4% - 1.7%
caprylyl methicone A type of silicone that helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish on the skin	1.1% - 1.4%
trisiloxane A type of silicone. Used to improve product texture	0.95% - 1.15%
acrylates/dimethicone copolymer 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	0.7% - 1.1%
diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate Used to stabilize the product formulation	0.55% - 0.85%
peg-100 stearate Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture	0.6% - 0.9%
glyceryl stearate An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together	0.5% - 0.75%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.45% - 0.65%
potassium cetyl phosphate Helps oil and water mix together	0.45% - 0.65%
propylene glycol Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin	0.35% - 0.65%
caprylyl glycol Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture	0.4% - 0.6%
peg-8 laurate Helps oil and water mix together	0.35% - 0.6%
acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together	0.3% - 0.55%
triethanolamine Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell	0.3% - 0.5%
tocopherol 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	0.25% - 0.5%
inulin lauryl carbamate	0.25% - 0.45%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.25% - 0.45%
p-anisic acid Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating	0.25% - 0.45%
caprylic/capric triglyceride 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	0.3% - 0.55%
xanthan gum Used to create a thicker product consistency	0.25% - 0.45%
cassia alata leaf extract Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating	0.25% - 0.45%
maltodextrin Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil	0.25% - 0.45%
sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate Helps oil and water mix together	0.3% - 0.6%
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