PRODUCT REVIEW

La Roche-Posay ANTHELIOS XL DRY TOUCH SPF 60 FACIAL SUNSCREEN

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Sun protection
Evens skin tone
Anti-aging
Moisturizing

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Key actives

Cera alba 0.95% - 1.45%Homosalate 15

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Product summary

We assess that "La Roche-Posay - ANTHELIOS XL DRY TOUCH SPF 60 FACIAL SUNSCREEN" 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).

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), butyloctyl salicylate 2.70% - 4.10%, octisalate 5.00% (declared), homosalate 15.00% (declared) and octocrylene 7.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This product contains some common irritants, including those without a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of it 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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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%

Irritation risk:

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

butyloctyl salicylate 2.7% - 4.1%

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

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

This high broad-spectrum protection protects skin from UVA and UVB rays Skin is protected from sunburn, skin reactions, and UV-induced cell damage Clinically-proven efficacy on sensitive and sun-intolerant skin 80-minute water and sweat resistance Absorb excess sebum and sweat Non-oily and non-sticky No white marks

Source: La Roche Posay Canada

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-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.

tocopherol 0.1% - 0.35%

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

Moisturizing

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera alba, behenyl alcohol.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

cera alba 0.95% - 1.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

glyceryl stearate 1.2% - 1.8%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

propylene glycol 0.15% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

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

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Key Actives

cera alba 0.95% - 1.45%

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Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

homosalate 15%

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Works for: Sun protection

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

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Potential irritants

p-anisic acid 0.45% - 1.05%

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

propylene glycol 0.15% - 0.5%

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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

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

homosalate 15%

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Works for: Sun protection

octocrylene 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

Homosalate, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Trisiloxane, Water, Silica, Dicaprylyl carbonate, Styrene/acrylates copolymer, Butyloctyl salicylate, Methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, Nylon-12, Peg-100 stearate, Glyceryl stearate, Perlite, Cera alba, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, P-anisic acid, Behenyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cassia alata leaf extract, Chlorphenesin, Diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, Disodium edta, Maltodextrin, Peg-8 laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene glycol, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, T-butyl alcohol, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum

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SPF	SPF 60	SPF 60	SPF 45	SPF 40	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 40	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +4 more Other: drometrizole trisiloxane	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil allantoin +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: butyrospermum parkii butter jojoba esters	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: dimethicone glycerin +1 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: beeswax drometrizole trisiloxane	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: titanium dioxide	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other:	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: ceramide np ceramide 3 +13 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +3 more Other: argania spinosa kernel oil bisabolol +2 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +2 more Other: carnitine copernicia cerifera wax +5 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? p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? sodium stearoyl glutamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	actinidia chinensis seed oil Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? +8 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +9 more	tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? +4 more	isobutane Has skin benefit? isobutane Has skin benefit? +9 more	ricinus communis seed oil Has skin benefit? phytosterols Has skin benefit? +10 more	argania spinosa kernel oil Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +6 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +30 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +24 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +18 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +25 more	homosalate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +15 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +18 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +13 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +35 more

PRODUCT REVIEW

La Roche-Posay ANTHELIOS XL DRY TOUCH SPF 60 FACIAL SUNSCREEN

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Sun protection

Evens skin tone

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Anti-aging

Moisturizing

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