La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Invisible Fluid Sun Cream SPF30

Name: La Roche-Posay - Anthelios Ultra-Light Invisible Fluid Sun Cream SPF30
Brand: La Roche-Posay

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Efficacy90/100

medium

Works for:

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: medium
Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1

Key actives

Tocopherol0.45% - 0.65%Isopropyl myristate2% - 2.4%Ethylhexyl triazone2% - 2.4%

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Product Summary

We believe that "La Roche-Posay - Anthelios Ultra-Light Invisible Fluid Sun Cream SPF30" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. 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: tinosorb s 1.70% - 2.10%, avobenzone 1.50% - 1.80%, mexoryl xl 0.75% - 1.10%, octisalate 2.10% - 2.60%, uvinul t 2.00% - 2.40% and terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 0.30% - 0.55%.

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 it to be medium. 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 50% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer believes that it clogs 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 product as dewy - shiny, They find the product's texture to be light - heavy and In terms of the smell, our users report that light fragrance - no smell.

Price

The product retails for 19.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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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.

Tocopherol0.45% - 0.65%

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 methoxydibenzoylmethane1.5% - 1.8%

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.

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

Drometrizole trisiloxane0.75% - 1.1%

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

Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Ecamsule, Mexoryl SX. A UV filter. Is effective mostly against the UVA rays. It is legally marketed in the US with the FDA approval since 2006, even though the ingredient is not on the official FDA list of the approved sunscreen active ingredients. It is photostable

Ethylhexyl triazone2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Ethylhexyl salicylate2.1% - 2.6%

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

Moisturizing

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.

Glycerin0.9% - 1.1%

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% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:HighConcentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

Diisopropyl sebacate3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

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

Caprylyl glycol0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Caprylic/capric triglyceride0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

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

Tocopherol0.45% - 0.65%

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

Tocopherol0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

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

Isopropyl myristate2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Works for:Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

Ethylhexyl triazone2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane1.5% - 1.8%

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.

Glycerin0.9% - 1.1%

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

Drometrizole trisiloxane0.75% - 1.1%

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

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

Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Sun protection

Potential irritants

Alcohol denat.5.2% - 6.4%

Irritation risk:

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

Parfum0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Ethylhexyl triazone2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane1.5% - 1.8%

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.

Drometrizole trisiloxane0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

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

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylyl glycol0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Triethanolamine0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

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

Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve stability of the formulation

Comedogenic ingredients

Isopropyl myristate2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

All ingredients

Water45% - 55%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Water13% - 16%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Alcohol denat.5.2% - 6.4%

Irritation risk:

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

Diisopropyl sebacate3.2% - 3.9%

Irritation risk:

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

Silica2.4% - 2.9%

Irritation risk:

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

Isopropyl myristate2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

Ethylhexyl salicylate2.1% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Ethylhexyl triazone2% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Uvinul T. A UV filter. Effective against UVB rays. It is photostable. Can increase water resistance properties of the sunscreen. Unfortunately, not approved by the FDA (US) yet

Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Tinosorb S. One of the most effective broad spectrum sunscreen ingredients. Protects from both UVA and UVB rays. It is photostable. Unfortunately, not approved by FDA (US) yet.

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane1.5% - 1.8%

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.

Glycerin0.9% - 1.1%

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

C12-22 alkyl acrylate/hydroxyethylacrylate copolymer0.65% - 0.95%

Irritation risk:

Propanediol0.6% - 0.9%

Irritation risk:

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

Drometrizole trisiloxane0.75% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

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

Perlite0.55% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

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

Tocopherol0.45% - 0.65%

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

Caprylic/capric triglyceride0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

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

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

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

Caprylyl glycol0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Hydroxyethylcellulose0.2% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Triethanolamine0.15% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

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

Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate0.1% - 0.2%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve stability of the formulation

Parfum0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Unknown

Irritation risk:

The ingredient is not recognized

Ingredient list view

Water, Water, Alcohol denat., Diisopropyl sebacate, Silica, Isopropyl myristate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Glycerin, C12-22 alkyl acrylate/hydroxyethylacrylate copolymer, Propanediol, Drometrizole trisiloxane, Perlite, Tocopherol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, Triethanolamine, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Parfum, Unknown

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Invisible Fluid Sun Cream SPF30

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Product Summary

Sunscreen filters

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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White cast

Stinging eyes

Pilling under makeup

Clogging pores

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