La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+

Name: La Roche-Posay - Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+
Brand: La Roche-Posay

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Efficacy100/100

low

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1

Key actives

Tocopherol0.5% - 1.1%Drometrizole trisiloxane23% - 34%Octocrylene5

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Product Summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "La Roche-Posay - Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+" can offer reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (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 should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

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: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), mexoryl xl 23.00% - 34.00%, octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 2.00% (declared), octocrylene 5.00% (declared) and ensulizole 0.50% (declared).

Irritation risk

This sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this product 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.

What our users say

Based on 2 reviews 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
As for the white cast, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not leave a white cast.
When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, two out of two reviewers say that it doesn't sting eyes.

Our users describe the finish of this sunscreen as matt - dewy and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell - light fragrance.

Price

The product retails for 29.95CA$ in Canada.

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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.

Tocopherol0.5% - 1.1%

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

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).

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.

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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.

Drometrizole trisiloxane23% - 34%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Octocrylene5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Homosalate2%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

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

Ethylhexyl salicylate5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

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

Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Ensulizole. A UV filter that is effective against UVB rays. Does not protect against UVA light. It is photostable and can be used to help stabilize other sunscreen ingredients. It is water-soluble meaning that it can help create lighter sunscreen formulations

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+

Source: From product name

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: isopropyl myristate, diisopropyl sebacate.

Glycerin2% - 3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Isopropyl myristate2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

Diisopropyl sebacate1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish

Caprylyl glycol0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Tocopherol0.5% - 1.1%

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

Key Actives

Tocopherol0.5% - 1.1%

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

Drometrizole trisiloxane23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

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

Octocrylene5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

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.

Homosalate2%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Isopropyl myristate2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Works for:Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

Glycerin2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

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

Potential irritants

Alcohol denat.4.6% - 6.9%

Irritation risk:

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

Drometrizole trisiloxane23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

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

Octocrylene5%

Irritation risk:

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%

Irritation risk:

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.

Homosalate2%

Irritation risk:

Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid0.5%

Irritation risk:

Triethanolamine0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

Caprylyl glycol0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve stability of the formulation

Disodium edta0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

Comedogenic ingredients

Isopropyl myristate2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

All ingredients

Drometrizole trisiloxane23% - 34%

Irritation risk:

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

Ethylhexyl salicylate5%

Irritation risk:

Octocrylene5%

Irritation risk:

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane3%

Irritation risk:

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.

Homosalate2%

Irritation risk:

Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid0.5%

Irritation risk:

Water9.8% - 14.7%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Alcohol denat.4.6% - 6.9%

Irritation risk:

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

Silica3.7% - 5.5%

Irritation risk:

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

Isopropyl myristate2.8% - 4.2%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

Glycerin2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

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

Diisopropyl sebacate1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish

C12-22 alkyl acrylate/hydroxyethylacrylate copolymer1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Propanediol0.95% - 1.45%

Irritation risk:

Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin

Perlite0.85% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

A type of volcanic glass. Absorbs moisture and can temporarily mattify the skin

Tocopherol0.5% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Triethanolamine0.35% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

Caprylyl glycol0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve stability of the formulation

Disodium edta0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Stabilizes the product formulation

Hydroxyethylcellulose0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer0.1% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

Ingredient list view

Drometrizole trisiloxane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, Water, Alcohol denat., Silica, Isopropyl myristate, Glycerin, Diisopropyl sebacate, C12-22 alkyl acrylate/hydroxyethylacrylate copolymer, Propanediol, Perlite, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine, Caprylyl glycol, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Disodium edta, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Fluid Face Lotion SPF 50+

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Can it cause trouble?

Key actives

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Irritation risk

What our users say

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What can the product work for?

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Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Sun protection

Moisturizing

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Finish

Texture

White cast

Stinging eyes

Pilling under makeup

Clogging pores

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