Anthelios Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen SPF 50
La Roche-Posay · 4: protect

Anthelios Mineral Ultra-Light Sunscreen SPF 50

A mineral sunscreen with broad-spectrum SPF 50 from 6% titanium dioxide and 5% zinc oxide. Water resistant for 40 minutes, with a matte finish and an antioxidant complex the brand calls Cell-Ox Shield.

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How to use

As the last step of skincare, apply a generous amount 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply at least every 2 hours, after 40 minutes of swimming or sweating, and right after towel drying. It can be worn alone or under makeup.

Pros
  • Mineral filters only: 6% titanium dioxide and 5% zinc oxide
  • Water resistant for 40 minutes
  • Recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation, per the brand
Cons
  • Mineral filters can leave a white, ashy or purple cast on some skin tones, as the brand's own dermatologist notes
  • Needs a generous amount and reapplying at least every 2 hours
  • Water resistance is only 40 minutes

Pros, cons and how-to-use notes are Derminology's own opinion and suggestions, based on ingredients we've matched to published clinical evidence and on the brand's directions. They are general information, not medical advice. Always follow the label, patch test new products, and ask a doctor or dermatologist if you have a skin condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or use prescription treatments.

Active Ingredients

The ingredients we've matched to real clinical evidence and used to score this product's efficacy below — not the full ingredient label.

No evidence-matched ingredients identified yet for this product.

Claims

✓ Non-comedogenic
✓ Dermatologist tested
✓ Safe for sensitive skin
✓ Hypoallergenic
✓ Fragrance free
✓ Paraben free
✓ Oil free

Efficacy readout

Blemishes
0.5/5
Aging
3.4/5
Irritation
3.2/5

Eczema and Rosacea scoring: Coming soon — most clinically-proven treatments for these are prescription-only and fall outside a consumer product database. Not shown on the chart above.

Colored = scored    Grey = not applicable to this product

☀ Also functions as sunscreen (5.0/5)

References

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