La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Ultra Light Tinted Fluid SPF 50

We assess that "La Roche-Posay - Anthelios XL Ultra Light Tinted Fluid SPF 50" 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).

Because it includes good moisturizing ingredients, it can also work as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This is a "mixed" sunscreen in the sense that it uses both mineral and organic (so-called "chemical") sun filters. Here are the organic filters this product uses: tinosorb s, avobenzone, mexoryl xl, uvinul t, octocrylene and terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.

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 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.

What our users say

• When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the majority of the reviewers (1 %) find that it pills under makeup.
• When it comes to comedogenicity, two out of three reviewers didn't notice clogged pores after using this sunscreen, but the third reviewer found that it clogged pores.
• As for the white cast, the majority of the reviewers (1 %) find that it leaves a noticeable white cast.
• As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, the majority of the reviewers (100%) find that it stings eyes.

Price

The product retails for 28.06$ in the United States.

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