We believe that "La Roche-Posay - Anthelios UV Hydra Hydrating Face Sunscreen with SPF 50 with Hyaluronic Acid" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredients listed. 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).

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This is a so-called "chemical" sunscreen. It means that it uses organic UV filters. They typically offer good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for some people with sensitive skin. These are the sun protection ingredients in this sunscreen: avobenzone 0.00% (declared), octisalate 0.00% (declared), homosalate 0.00% (declared) and octocrylene 0.00% (declared).

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.

What can the product work for?

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 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.

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

homosalate 7%

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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?

Anthelios UV Hydra Sunscreen with SPF 50 for all skin types and skin tones, including dry skin, helps protect against 98% of UVB rays with Cell-Ox Shield® Technology.

Source: La roche posay US

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 1.7% - 2.1%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anthelios UV Hydra Hydrating Face Sunscreen with SPF 50 with Hyaluronic Acid

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, polyglycerin-3.

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: helianthus annuus seed wax, jojoba esters.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

jojoba esters 0.6% - 0.85%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function

sodium hyaluronate 0.3% - 0.6%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

glycerin 5.2% - 6.4%

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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

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).

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

tocopherol 1.7% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

cassia alata leaf extract 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

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tocopherol 1.7% - 2.1%

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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

panthenol 2.3% - 2.9%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Potential irritants

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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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 7%

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Works for: Sun protection

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 1.4% - 1.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

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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 7%

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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, Glycerin, C15-19 alkane, Propane, C12-22 alkyl acrylate/hydroxyethylacrylate copolymer, Panthenol, Tocopherol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Cetearyl alcohol, Sclerotium gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium starch octenylsuccinate, Glyceryl stearate, Jojoba esters, Helianthus annuus seed wax, Hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Sodium hyaluronate, Pentylene glycol, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Cassia alata leaf extract, Maltodextrin, Citric acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Polyglycerin-3

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WIMJ similarity score		57%	55%	54%	52%	50%	49%	49%	49%	49%	49%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 45	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50
Key ingredients	panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +9 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +4 more Other: niacinamide ethylhexyl hydroxystearate +3 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: fructooligosaccharides glycoproteins +2 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other: gluconolactone butyloctyl salicylate +7 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +3 more Other: acetyl hexapeptide-8 butyloctyl salicylate +2 more	Common: panthenol caprylic/capric triglyceride +3 more Other: niacinamide polygonum aviculare extract +9 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide dimethicone +6 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone inulin +2 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: carnosine cocos nucifera oil +2 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate dimethicone +3 more	Common: panthenol homosalate +2 more Other: niacinamide galactoarabinan +2 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	caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +12 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	phytic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +8 more	polysorbate 60 Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder Has skin benefit? +12 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +8 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? +11 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +11 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? +10 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? +9 more	disodium edta Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +9 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +38 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +25 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +29 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +20 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +19 more

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La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Hydra Hydrating Face Sunscreen with SPF 50 with Hyaluronic Acid

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

Anti-oxidation

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