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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 60

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%Cyclopentasiloxane 7.5% - 9.2%

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Product summary

We assess that "La Roche-Posay - Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 60" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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).

This sunscreen should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 10.00% (declared) and octocrylene 7.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

There are some common irritants in this product, including ingredients that do not have benefits for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

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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.

octocrylene 7%

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

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

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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

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.

homosalate 10%

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

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

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

with senna alata, a tropical leaf extract known to defend skin cells against damaging free radicals caused by the sun that can accelerate skin aging La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water.

Source: Dermstore

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.

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%

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).

Moisturizing

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

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).

polymethylsilsesquioxane 1.1% - 1.4%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss

dimethicone 1.7% - 2.1%

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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

cyclopentasiloxane 7.5% - 9.2%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Key Actives

tocopherol 0.2% - 0.35%

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

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

cyclopentasiloxane 7.5% - 9.2%

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Works for: Mattifying, Moisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Potential irritants

alcohol denat. 5.7% - 7%

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

p-anisic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

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Helps preserve products. Can mask unpleasant smell. Could be irritating

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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.

homosalate 10%

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Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Alcohol denat., Silica, Dicaprylyl ether, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Nylon-12, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Phenoxyethanol, Lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone, Sodium chloride, Caprylyl glycol, Peg-8 laurate, Isostearyl alcohol, Poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, Disteardimonium hectorite, P-anisic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Disodium edta, Cassia alata leaf extract, Propylene carbonate, Sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, Tocopherol

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WIMJ similarity score		40%	40%	36%	36%	35%	35%	35%	34%	33%	33%
SPF	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 40
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +4 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane ethylhexyl triazone +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +4 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate glycerin	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane ethylhexyl triazone +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate glycerin	Common: dimethicone homosalate +3 more Other: panthenol butyloctyl salicylate +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: dipotassium glycyrrhizate methyl methacrylate crosspolymer +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: glycerin prunus armeniaca kernel oil +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil bisabolol +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine ethylhexyl triazone +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane caprylic/capric triglyceride +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate butyrospermum parkii butter +1 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +12 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone Has skin benefit? +11 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? peg-8 laurate Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +10 more	coco-glucoside Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? +9 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	sorbic acid Has skin benefit? prunus armeniaca kernel oil Has skin benefit? +6 more	argania spinosa kernel oil Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +6 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +9 more	actinidia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butane Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +18 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 60

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Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

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