La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Sun Protection Spray SPF 30
70/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Sun Protection Spray SPF 30 is a hybrid spray combining homosalate, ethylhexyl salicylate, avobenzone, ethylhexyl triazone, octocrylene and phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid. The spray dries to a matte, near-invisible finish with low white cast and a lightweight feel that layers well under makeup. Note that sting risk is higher, so keep it away from the eyes. With good protection and a score of 70.2/100, it is a practical reapplication-friendly option.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
80
- +12 Homosalate at #3, UV filter
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #4, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #6, UV filter
- +15.2 Octocrylene at #7, UV filter
- +8.4 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #16, UV filter
- +24 Drometrizole Trisiloxane at #19, UV filter (UVA1 +8.4)
- β35.5 UVB coverage saturated
- β2.5 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 30)
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Health safety
Medium
46
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #3 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #7, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #5, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
67
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
High
22
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β15 Octocrylene at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Homosalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β1 Ensulizole at #16, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
- β8 Fragrance
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Fabric stains
High
20
- +100 Starting score
- β45 Avobenzone at #5, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Octocrylene at #7, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β10 Mexoryl XL at #19, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 4 Glycerin at #8, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 2 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Adipate, Diisopropyl Sebacate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #2), fast, even canvas
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 3 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βSkincare extras
Beneficial actives this formula contains. Informational only, not part of the rating: their effect depends on a concentration the label does not disclose.
- β¨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (22)
What each ingredient does and how it moves each rating: green helps, red hurts, β / β give the direction, and β / β shift a slider toward its ends (finish, moisture, makeup base). Auto-derived from our scoring rules and the ingredient's position.
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1 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- β 5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Legacy UV filter (Homosalate), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 12 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- β 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene)
- β 15.2 UV protection
- β 10.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 15 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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8 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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pH adjuster
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15 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 8.4 UV protection
- β 1 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl XL), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 24 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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22 Fragrance
Fragrance
Does the La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Sun Protection Spray SPF 30 work under makeup?
Yes, it is rated as a good makeup base. It dries to a matte, near-invisible finish with low white cast and a lightweight feel, so it layers well.
Is the La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Sun Protection Spray SPF 30 mineral or chemical?
It is a hybrid chemical spray using homosalate, ethylhexyl salicylate, avobenzone, ethylhexyl triazone, octocrylene and phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid.
Does it sting?
Sting risk is rated higher for this spray, so keep it away from the eyes when applying. With good protection and a 70.2/100 score, it is still a practical reapplication option.