PRODUCT REVIEW

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Suncare Pigmentation SPF50+

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Evens skin tone
Sun protection
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%Butyrospermum parkii butter 0.25% - 0.45%

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Product summary

We believe that this product 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. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") UV filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: tinosorb s, avobenzone, uvasorb heb, mexoryl xl and octisalate. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

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 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 for 15.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

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.

titanium dioxide 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk:

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

drometrizole trisiloxane 0.8% - 1.2%

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

Mexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yet

diethylhexyl butamido triazone 0.45% - 0.65%

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

Uvasorb HEB. A UV filter. Is effective against UVB and UVA II rays (but not UVA I). It is photostable. Unfortunately, is not approved by FDA (US) yet

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Anthelios Suncare Pigmentation SPF50+

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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).

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.

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Insufficient!

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

This sun cream provides specific protection that covers broad spectrum UV rays SPF50+.

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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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone.

2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol 0.15% - 0.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and slow down the water loss over time

caprylic/capric triglyceride 2.4% - 2.9%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

dimethicone 0.4% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

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

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

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Potential irritants

alcohol denat. 1.4% - 1.7%

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Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

propylene glycol 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

zea mays starch 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Mattifying

Used to thicken the product's consistency

butyrospermum parkii butter 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

glycerin 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 4.1% - 5%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Propanediol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Alcohol denat., Titanium dioxide, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Titanium dioxide, Drometrizole trisiloxane, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499, Iron oxides, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Dimethicone, Zea mays starch, Propylene glycol, Synthetic wax, Diethylhexyl butamido triazone, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Tocopherol, Aluminum hydroxide, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Disodium edta, Glyceryl stearate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Myristic acid, 2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol, Palmitic acid, Peg-10 stearate, Peg-8 laurate, Sea salt, Stearic acid, Triethanolamine

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Key ingredients	2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine +10 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone homosalate +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside avena sativa kernel extract +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: cholesterol ethylhexyl triazone +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +4 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride glycerin +2 more Other: madecassic acid asiaticoside +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone helianthus annuus seed oil +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane diethylhexyl butamido triazone +2 more Other: panthenol diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +2 more	Common: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethicone +2 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +5 more
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Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +13 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	oleyl alcohol Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +15 more	piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +11 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? unknown Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +26 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +40 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Suncare Pigmentation SPF50+

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Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

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Product summary

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Irritation risk

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Anti-aging

Moisturizing

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