La Roche-Posay ANTHELIOS UVMUNE 400 Anti Dark Spot Fluid LSF 50+

La Roche-Posay ANTHELIOS UVMUNE 400 Anti Dark Spot Fluid LSF 50+

Efficacy0/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“ANTHELIOS UVMUNE 400 Anti Dark Spot Fluid LSF 50+”
From product name

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Moisturizing
Not advertised by the brand · Diisopropyl adipate, Diisopropyl sebacate + 5 more
Works

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

Diisopropyl adipateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~3.2–3.9%
Diisopropyl sebacateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin without creatng a greasy finish~2.3–2.8%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1–1.2%
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~0.45–0.7%
Dicaprylyl carbonate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin~1.2–1.4%
Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.25–0.5%
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~0.1–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
14 flagged ingredients
Medium risk
We flagged 14 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~7.7–9.4%est.
Ethylhexyl triazoneUvinul 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) yetMedium~2.5–3%est.
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneAvobenzone. 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.Medium~2.1–2.5%est.
Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazineTinosorb 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.Medium~1.9–2.3%est.
Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoateUvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yetMedium~0.65–1%est.
Drometrizole trisiloxaneMexoryl XL. A UV filter. Effective in the UVB and UVA range. It is stable. Unfortunately, not approved in the US yetMedium~0.55–0.85%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.3–0.55%est.
HydroxyacetophenoneUsed to increase effectiveness of preservativesMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acidEcamsule, 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 photostableMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinateUsed to improve stability of the formulationMedium~0.05–0.1%est.
Comedogenic
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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol denat.~7.7–9.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Silica~4.4–5.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Diisopropyl adipate~3.2–3.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Diisopropyl sebacate~2.3–2.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Ethylhexyl triazone~2.5–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
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

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Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~2.1–2.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
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.

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Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine~1.9–2.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
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.

More about Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine
Dicaprylyl carbonate~1.2–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps products spread more easily and works as an emollient to soften skin

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Glycerin~1–1.2%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
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

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Propanediol~0.65–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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C12-22 alkyl acrylate/hydroxyethylacrylate copolymer~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate~0.65–1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

Uvinul A Plus. A new generation broad spectrum sunscreen that offers an effective protection especially in the UVA range. It is stable in formulations. Unfortunately, is not approved by the FDA (US) yet

More about Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate
C12-15 alkyl benzoate~0.45–0.7%
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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Methoxypropylamino cyclohexenylidene ethoxyethylcyanoacetate~0.55–0.85%
Formula
Perlite~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

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

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Drometrizole trisiloxane~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
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

More about Drometrizole trisiloxane
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Disodium phosphate~0.3–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps adjust the product pH and stabilize the formulation

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Hydroxyacetophenone~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to increase effectiveness of preservatives

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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2-mercaptonicotinoyl glycine~0.2–0.4%
Formula
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Pentylene glycol~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Polysorbate 60~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium phosphate~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Sodium thiosulfate~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Sun protection

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

More about Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid
Tocopherol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Triethanolamine~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

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

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Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to improve stability of the formulation

More about Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate
Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol denat., Silica, Diisopropyl adipate, Diisopropyl sebacate, Ethylhexyl triazone, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Glycerin, Propanediol, C12-22 alkyl acrylate/hydroxyethylacrylate copolymer, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Methoxypropylamino cyclohexenylidene ethoxyethylcyanoacetate, Perlite, Drometrizole trisiloxane, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Citric acid, Disodium phosphate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Hydroxyethylcellulose, 2-mercaptonicotinoyl glycine, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Pentylene glycol, Polysorbate 60, Sodium phosphate, Sodium thiosulfate, Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate

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Product summary

"La Roche-Posay - ANTHELIOS UVMUNE 400 Anti Dark Spot Fluid LSF 50+" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (glycerin 1.00% - 1.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

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    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
La Roche-Posay ANTHELIOS UVMUNE 400 Anti Dark Spot Fluid LSF 50+
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