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La Roche-Posay Uvmune 400 Oil Control SPF50+

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Zinc pca 0.05% - 0.1%Tocopherol 0.45% - 0.65%

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Product summary

We assess that "La Roche-Posay Anthelios - Uvmune 400 Oil Control SPF50+" can provide reliable sun protection based on the ingredient list. 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).

This moisturizer should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

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. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: tinosorb s 2.50% - 3.10%, avobenzone 0.75% - 1.10%, uvinul a plus 0.60% - 0.90%, octisalate 2.20% - 2.60%, uvinul t 3.20% - 3.90% 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 this moisturizer 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.

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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.

terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

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

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

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 2.5% - 3.1%

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

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.

diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate 0.6% - 0.9%

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

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

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.

zinc pca 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing

tocopherol 0.45% - 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).

Moisturizing

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

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).

zinc pca 0.05% - 0.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

glycerin 1.2% - 1.5%

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

diisopropyl sebacate 4.2% - 5.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

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

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

zinc pca 0.05% - 0.1%

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

tocopherol 0.45% - 0.65%

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

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Potential irritants

propylene glycol 1.4% - 1.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

ethylhexyl triazone 3.2% - 3.9%

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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

Comodogenic ingredients

myristic acid 0.3% - 0.55%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

isononyl isononanoate 5.5% - 6.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

diisopropyl sebacate 4.2% - 5.1%

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Works for: Moisturizing

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

Ingredient list view

Water, Isononyl isononanoate, Diisopropyl sebacate, Silica, Ethylhexyl triazone, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Caprylyl methicone, Pentylene glycol, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Titanium dioxide, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Tocopherol, Diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Aluminum hydroxide, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Myristic acid, Palmitic acid, Peg-100 stearate, Poloxamer 338, Silica silylate, Sodium methyl stearoyl taurate, Stearic acid, Stearyl alcohol, T-butyl alcohol, Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, Triethanolamine, Trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, Zinc pca

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WIMJ similarity score		38%	34%	33%	33%	32%	31%	31%	30%	30%	30%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 55	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other: homosalate methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol +2 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: dimethicone octocrylene	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other: homosalate octocrylene +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other: homosalate octocrylene +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside cyclopentasiloxane +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl triazone +5 more Other: petrolatum cyclopentasiloxane +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane scutellaria baicalensis extract	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other: niacinamide hyaluronic acid +4 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +4 more	Common: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +4 more Other: niacinamide adenosine +4 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	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +14 more	t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? +15 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +10 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	alcohol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? +12 more	melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	melia azadirachta leaf extract Has skin benefit? eclipta prostrata extract Has skin benefit? +18 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? isononyl isononanoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? silica Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +29 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl sebacate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl sebacate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? dipropylene glycol Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +37 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +38 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

La Roche-Posay Uvmune 400 Oil Control SPF50+

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Moisturizing

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