"La Roche-Posay Anthelios - Sunscreen for Face SPF 50 Tinted" does not provide enough UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage the skin, leading to early signs of aging and pigmentation issues.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: butyloctyl salicylate 0.65% - 0.95%.

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 32.25CA$ in Canada, from 33.99$ up to 37.99$ in the United States and for 21.98£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection

Moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, isododecane.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

dimethicone 3.2% - 3.9%

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

triethylhexanoin 1.8% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 4.5% - 5.5%

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

Sun protection

This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.

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.

butyloctyl salicylate 0.65% - 0.95%

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

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

iron oxides 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%

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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

dimethicone 3.2% - 3.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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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Potential irritants

propylene glycol 0.2% - 0.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

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

undecane 2.4% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

isododecane 7% - 8.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 4.5% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

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, Isododecane, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dimethicone, Undecane, Triethylhexanoin, Isohexadecane, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Nylon-12, Caprylyl methicone, Butyloctyl salicylate, Phenethyl benzoate, Silica, Tridecane, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Dicaprylyl ether, Talc, Dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, Aluminum stearate, Pentylene glycol, Peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, Iron oxides, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Magnesium sulfate, Propylene glycol, Caprylyl glycol, Aluminum hydroxide, Peg-8 laurate, Stearic acid, Disteardimonium hectorite, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Tocopherol, Propylene carbonate, Cassia alata leaf extract, Maltodextrin, Benzoic acid, Disodium stearoyl glutamate, Peg-9

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WIMJ similarity score		41%	41%	41%	34%	32%	32%	31%	30%	30%	29%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +2 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +2 more Other: artemia extract titanium dioxide	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +2 more Other: titanium dioxide	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +2 more Other: artemia extract titanium dioxide	Common: dimethicone butyloctyl salicylate +1 more Other: niacinamide 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid +4 more	Common: tocopherol butyloctyl salicylate +1 more Other: lactobionic acid gluconolactone +4 more	Common: tocopherol butyloctyl salicylate +1 more Other: lactobionic acid gluconolactone +4 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +1 more Other: helianthus annuus seed oil titanium dioxide	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone Other: niacinamide bisabolol +8 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +1 more Other: niacinamide bisabolol +5 more	Common: tocopherol butyloctyl salicylate +1 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +10 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? disodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +15 more	disodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	disodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? phenylpropanol Has skin benefit? +12 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +10 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzyl benzoate Has skin benefit? sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate Has skin benefit? +15 more	benzoic acid Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +4 more	ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? +12 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? isododecane Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +38 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +35 more	water Has skin benefit? titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +39 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +34 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +39 more	zinc oxide Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +40 more	water Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +33 more	titanium dioxide Has skin benefit? zinc oxide Has skin benefit? +44 more

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La Roche-Posay Sunscreen for Face SPF 50 Tinted

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