La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Correct SPF 50+
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Correct SPF 50+ is a chemical sunscreen pairing modern UV filters (bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, ethylhexyl triazone, drometrizole trisiloxane) with avobenzone in a hybrid system. It finishes matte with no visible white cast, stays lightweight and does not sting, and carries low pore-clogging risk that is generally well-suited to oily and breakout-prone skin. Excellent protection and a high score of 81.9/100 make it a strong pick for oily skin seeking shine control.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #5, UV filter
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #6, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +32 Drometrizole Trisiloxane at #10, UV filter (UVA1 +11.2)
- +11.2 Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid at #11, UV filter
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #17, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- +8.4 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #32, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- +9.9 Titanium Dioxide at #33, UV filter (UVA1 +1.5)
- β39.2 UVB coverage saturated
- β32.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
- β14.3 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
90
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Avobenzone at #7 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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Eye sting
Low
68
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #5, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β2 Ensulizole at #11, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β8 Fragrance
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Comedogenic
Low
68
- +100 Starting score
- β32 Isopropyl Palmitate at #3, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Medium
50
- +100 Starting score
- β50 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Palmitate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate)
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Fabric stains
High
28
- +100 Starting score
- β45 Avobenzone at #7, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #17, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β10 Mexoryl XL at #10, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β2 Titanium Dioxide at #33, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 12.5 4 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Silica Silylate, Zea Mays Starch, β¦)
- β 1 Glycerin at #14, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 13 4 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Zea Mays Starch, Perlite, β¦)
- β 2 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Ether, Diisopropyl Adipate)
- β 6 1 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Palmitate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 1 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Polyacrylate)
- β 3 Occlusives/waxes float the foundation
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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¨ Niacinamide
Full ingredient list (38)
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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2 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 8 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 10 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 32 heavy comedogenic ester
- 6 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 36 feeds malassezia
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S)
- β 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Legacy UV filter (Octisalate)
- β 7.6 UV protection
- β 6 migrates into eyes with sweat
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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 (Avobenzone)
- β 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl XL), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 32 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Legacy UV filter (Ensulizole), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 11.2 UV protection
- β 2 migrates into eyes with sweat
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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pH adjuster
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14 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 1 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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19 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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21 Perlite
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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Colorant or pigment
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25 FD&C Red 40
Colorant or pigment
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Supporting ingredient
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Supporting ingredient
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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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl SX), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 8.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 9.9 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 2 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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35 Tromethamine
pH adjuster
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36 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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37 Zinc Pca
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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38 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is Anthelios Oil Correct good for oily skin?
Yes, it is designed for it. It dries to a matte finish for shine control, stays lightweight, and has low pore-clogging risk, so it is commonly well-suited to oily and breakout-prone skin.
Is the La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Correct SPF 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen with a hybrid filter system, pairing modern filters like bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, ethylhexyl triazone and drometrizole trisiloxane with avobenzone.
Is the La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil Correct SPF 50+ good?
It scores 81.9/100, a high result. With excellent SPF 50+ protection, no white cast and a matte finish, it is a strong pick for oily skin.