La Roche-Posay Hydraphase Intense UV Riche

"La Roche-Posay - Hydraphase Intense UV Riche" offers broad spectrum protection. It means that it protects from both UVA and UVB rays (you can remember UVB as "burning" sunlight - they cause sunburn. You can remember UVA rays as "aging" - they do not lead to sunburn, but they cause photodamage and contribute to early signs of skin aging and hyperpigmentation). On the negative side, the SPF of this moisturizer is not high enough. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.

It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.

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: avobenzone 1.70% - 2.10%, octisalate 3.20% - 3.90%, homosalate 2.60% - 3.10% and octocrylene 5.70% - 7.00%.

Irritation risk

This moisturizer contains some common irritants, including those without 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 comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.
• As for the white cast, two out of two reviewers say that the product does not leave a white cast.
• When it comes to using this sunscreen under makeup, the user found that it pills under a foundation.
• As for using this sunscreen in the eye area, two out of two reviewers say that it doesn't sting eyes.

Price

The product retails for 42.32A$ in Australia and for 20.50£ in the United Kingdom.

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