La Roche-Posay Tolériane High Coverage Corrective Fluid SPF25 - Colour: 12
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 25 · 1 UV filter · Partial spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product does not offer good protection against UVA rays.
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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Undecane + 8 moreWorks well
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.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, undecane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester
Anti-agingSide benefit · Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, TocopherolMay help
This product contains acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works. The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Undecane~8.3–10.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneTridecane~4.9–6%
Glycerin~3.7–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinTitanium dioxide~3.7–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxidePolyglyceryl-4 isostearate~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 isostearatePentylene glycol~2.1–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolCetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin
More about Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeHexyl laurate~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Hexyl laurateMagnesium sulfate~1.4–1.7%
Disteardimonium hectorite~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteTocopherol~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolStearic acid~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidAcetylated glycol stearate~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl esterEthylhexylglycerin~0.7–1.05%
Trihydroxystearin~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture
More about TrihydroxystearinCellulose gum~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumSilica silylate~0.55–0.8%
Silica~0.55–0.8%
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilPentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateDisodium stearoyl glutamate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together and workd as a cleanser
More about Disodium stearoyl glutamateAluminum hydroxide~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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)
More about Aluminum hydroxideCi 77891~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 77491~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 77492~0.1–0.2%
Ci 77499~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Undecane, Tridecane, Glycerin, Titanium dioxide, Polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, Pentylene glycol, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, Hexyl laurate, Magnesium sulfate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Tocopherol, Stearic acid, Acetylated glycol stearate, Acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, Ethylhexylglycerin, Trihydroxystearin, Cellulose gum, Silica silylate, Silica, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Disodium stearoyl glutamate, Aluminum hydroxide, Ci 77891, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499
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| La Roche-PosayTolériane High Coverage Corrective Fluid SPF25 - Colour: 12YOUR PRODUCT | iS ClinicalExtreme Protect SPF 40 | No7Protect & Perfect Intense ADVANCED BB Facial Sun Protection SPF50 Fair | WeledaUV Glow Fluid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 36% | 36% |
| Price | — | $92.00 | $19.82 | $16.26 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Madecassic Acid | Retinyl Palmitate | Bisabolol |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | High | Low |
| SPF | SPF 25 | SPF 40 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
We do not recommend "La Roche-Posay - Tolériane High Coverage Corrective Fluid SPF25 - Colour: 12" because it does not provide good UVA protection. UVA sun rays don't burn the skin, but they still lead to photoaging and hyperpigmentation.
It also works as a moisturizer, so you do not have to use an additional hydrating product.
Sunscreen filters
This product is a mineral sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide for sun protection. Titanium dioxide almost never irritates the skin or stings eyes, but it can leave a white cast.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this sunscreen 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.
Price
The product retails for 18.30£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 5
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