La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Fluid Face Sunscreen SPF 40 In Medium
83/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Fluid Face Sunscreen SPF 40 in Medium is a pure mineral, tinted sunscreen using titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. The tint helps it deliver a matte finish with low white cast, a common benefit of tinted mineral formulas, though the texture is moderate in weight. It does not sting, works well under makeup, and is generally low risk for breakouts. With an 83/100 score and good protection, it is a strong tinted mineral option for the face.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
74
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +1 Label claims (SPF 40)
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White cast
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- β14 Zinc Oxide, 8% declared
- β50 Titanium Dioxide, 17% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β15 Pure mineral formula (25% total declared)
- +62.3 Tinted formula, pigment masks the cast
- +2.7 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +3.6 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina, Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Heavy feel
Medium
59
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 8% declared
- β30 Titanium Dioxide, 17% declared
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +7.2 Volatile hydrocarbon at #3, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
89
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
40
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Iron-oxide pigments at #12, makeup-like collar marks (washable)
- β15 Titanium Dioxide at #1, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- β5 Both minerals present, heavier deposit
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 4.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Talc)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Zinc Oxide at #2, mild sebum absorbent
- β 2 Titanium Dioxide at #1, mild sebum absorbent
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 4 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Talc)
- β 7 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
- β 3 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 4 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 2 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 7.5 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation (tinted)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +3 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Full ingredient list (39)
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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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 33 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 50 17% declared
- β 30 17% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 7.5 High mineral load greys under foundation (tinted)
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Mineral UV filter (Zinc Oxide), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 41 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 14 8% declared
- β 8 8% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 7 volatile carrier, flashes off
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4 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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8 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 3 β dewy emollient lipid
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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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12 Iron Oxides
Colorant or pigment
- β 40 makeup-like collar marks (washable)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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16 Talc
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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18 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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Supporting ingredient
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24 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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25 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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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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Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Filter booster, photostabilizes the UV filters or lifts their SPF
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32 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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36 Maltodextrin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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pH adjuster
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
Is this La Roche-Posay Anthelios fluid mineral or chemical?
It is a pure mineral, tinted sunscreen. It uses titanium dioxide and zinc oxide for broad-spectrum protection.
Does the tinted mineral fluid leave a white cast?
White cast is low, which the tint helps with, a common benefit of tinted mineral formulas. It wears with a matte finish, though the texture is moderate in weight.
Is the La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Fluid Face Sunscreen SPF 40 In Medium good for oily skin and under makeup?
Yes. The matte finish suits oily skin, it works well under makeup, does not sting, and is low risk for breakouts. With an 83/100 score and good protection, it is a strong tinted mineral option.