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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Xl Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF50+

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Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Anti-oxidation
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Dimethicone 1% - 1.5%Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 3% - 4.5%

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Product summary

We believe that "La Roche-Posay - Anthelios Xl Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF50+" 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. This product prevents early signs of aging by protecting against sun damage (all broad spectrum sunscreens do that).

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: tinosorb s 3.00% - 4.50%, avobenzone 2.10% - 3.20%, mexoryl xl 0.95% - 1.45%, octocrylene 0.20% - 0.75% and terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 0.10% - 0.45%.

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.

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The product retails for 44.00A$ in Australia and from 11.45£ up to 18.80£ in the United Kingdom.

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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.

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 3% - 4.5%

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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.

terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 0.1% - 0.45%

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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

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.1% - 3.2%

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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.

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 gluconate 0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

tocopherol 0.05% - 0.15%

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).

zinc gluconate 0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anthelios Xl Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF50+

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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: dimethicone, isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate.

dimethicone 1% - 1.5%

Irritation risk:

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

glycerin 0.35% - 0.8%

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 lauroyl sarcosinate 0.15% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (scutellaria baicalensis extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

scutellaria baicalensis extract 0.05% - 0.25%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare typically too low. Can be used for its fragrant properties

tocopherol 0.05% - 0.15%

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

zinc gluconate 0.01% - 0.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

dimethicone 1% - 1.5%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine 3% - 4.5%

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.

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Potential irritants

p-anisic acid 0.15% - 0.5%

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

parfum 0.1% - 0.4%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer 23% - 34%

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

aluminum hydroxide 5.3% - 7.9%

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Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)

aluminum starch octenylsuccinate 4.3% - 6.4%

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Used to thicken the product's consistency

Ingredient list view

Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Aluminum hydroxide, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Water, Bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Caprylyl glycol, Dimethicone, Disodium edta, Drometrizole trisiloxane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Unknown, Glycerin, Homosalate, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, Octocrylene, P-anisic acid, Parfum, Peg-8 laurate, Pentylene glycol, Perlite, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Propylene glycol, Scutellaria baicalensis extract, Unknown, Silica, Silica silylate, Stearic acid, Stearyl alcohol, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, Titanium dioxide, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine, Xanthan gum, Zinc gluconate

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WIMJ similarity score		29%	27%	27%	26%	26%	26%	25%	25%	24%	24%
SPF	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +7 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone tocopherol	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate cocos nucifera fruit extract +4 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate ethylhexyl triazone +3 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +2 more Other: urea chondrus crispus extract +8 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +3 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: cera alba diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate +5 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +4 more Other: ethylhexyl triazone helianthus annuus seed oil +1 more	Common: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: methyl methacrylate crosspolymer methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	scutellaria baicalensis extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +18 more	t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? myristic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more	scutellaria baicalensis root extract Has skin benefit? scutellaria baicalensis extract Has skin benefit? +14 more	benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +12 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	pullulan Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +9 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +11 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate Has skin benefit? +9 more	decyl glucoside Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer Has skin benefit? aluminum hydroxide Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? silica Has skin benefit? +38 more	water Has skin benefit? diisopropyl sebacate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +42 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +22 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +31 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Xl Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF50+

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Irritation risk

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Anti-oxidation

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