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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "La Roche-Posay - Anthelios XL Ultra-Light Body Spray Sunscreen SPF 50+" can offer reliable sun protection. 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 contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. 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. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: tinosorb s 0.65% - 1.00%, avobenzone 2.50% - 3.10%, mexoryl xl 0.60% - 0.90%, octisalate 3.20% - 3.90%, uvinul t 1.10% - 1.40%, homosalate 3.60% - 4.40%, octocrylene 2.00% - 2.50% and terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 0.25% - 0.50%.

Irritation risk

This sunscreen contains some common irritants, including those without 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.

Price

The product retails for 30.36A$ in Australia.

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