La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Tinted Mineral Tone-Correcting Primer with SPF 50

Name: La Roche-Posay - Anthelios Tinted Mineral Tone-Correcting Primer with SPF 50
Brand: La Roche-Posay

SPF 50Efficacy60/100IrritancyLow·1 UV filter

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Works for

Sun protection

SPF 50 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrum

Weak protection

SPF 50Partial spectrumMineral filtersTinted

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.

UV spectrum

UVB290–320 nmUVA II320–340 nmUVA I340–400 nm

Titanium Dioxide

FilterCoverageWhat it doesEst. amount

Titanium Dioxide Mineral UVBUVA2 Photo-stable 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 skin25%

Reef-safe

No oxybenzone or octinoxate — the two filters banned in Hawaii, Florida Keys and Aruba.

Moisturizing

Side benefit · Dimethicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate + 7 more

Works

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

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).

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~23–34%

C12-15 alkyl benzoateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumEnhances 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~5.2–7.9%

TriethylhexanoinKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.9–2.8%

Hydrogenated jojoba oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~1.4–2%

Dicaprylyl ether· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients~4.8–7.2%

Isohexadecane· EmollientEffect: LowImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~1.8–2.8%

Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.9–1.35%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideUnder-dosedA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~0.15–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

9 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 9 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

TriethylhexanoinHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~1.9–2.8%est.

Aluminum stearateUsed to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulationMedium~0.5–1.15%est.

Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.35–0.85%est.

Peg-8 laurateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonateUsed to stabilize the product formulationMedium~0.15–0.5%est.

Laureth-4Helps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.45%est.

Disodium stearoyl glutamateHelps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanserMedium~0.15–0.65%est.

Cassia alata leaf extractMight have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritatingMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~0.15–0.5%est.

Comedogenic

1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

1 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Laureth-4Helps water and oil mix together2/5~0.1–0.45%est.

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Ingredients

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Titanium dioxide25%

UV filterKey active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Dimethicone~23–34%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingMattifying

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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C12-15 alkyl benzoate~5.2–7.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Dicaprylyl ether~4.8–7.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

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Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~3.4–5.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture

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Talc~2.6–3.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

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Triethylhexanoin~1.9–2.8%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Isohexadecane~1.8–2.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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Styrene/acrylates copolymer~1.5–2.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create an even product consistency. Can help boost efficiency of sunscreen filters

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Hydrogenated jojoba oil~1.4–2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Aluminum hydroxide~1.1–1.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)

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Stearic acid~0.9–1.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Aluminum stearate~0.5–1.15%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to help evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in a formulation

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Iron oxides~0.5–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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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Silica silylate~0.5–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps create a thicker product consistency

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Alumina~0.55–1.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

The same compound that is used safely in dental implants and bone cements. In cosmetics, it is used to improve the consistency of products

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Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Peg-8 laurate~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Tocopherol~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

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

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Water~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate~0.15–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to stabilize the product formulation

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Laureth-4~0.1–0.45%

Comedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Disodium stearoyl glutamate~0.15–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanser

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Cassia alata leaf extract~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-oxidation

Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Maltodextrin~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~0.15–0.5%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Ingredient list view

Titanium dioxide, Dimethicone, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dicaprylyl ether, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Talc, Triethylhexanoin, Isohexadecane, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Aluminum hydroxide, Stearic acid, Aluminum stearate, Iron oxides, Silica silylate, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Peg-8 laurate, Tocopherol, Water, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Laureth-4, Disodium stearoyl glutamate, Cassia alata leaf extract, Maltodextrin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride

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Product summary

We do not recommend "La Roche-Posay - Anthelios Tinted Mineral Tone-Correcting Primer with SPF 50" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream.

Sunscreen filters

This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide for sun protection. Titanium dioxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive 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.