La Roche-Posay Anthelios Sun Intolerance Cream SPF 50+
91/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Sun Intolerance Cream SPF 50+ is a chemical-led hybrid using a modern filter lineup, including bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, ethylhexyl triazone, Mexoryl XL (drometrizole trisiloxane) and Mexoryl SX, plus a little titanium dioxide. It is lightweight with a balanced finish and very low white cast, and it is formulated to be gentle with low sting and low breakout risk. It also makes a good makeup base. With excellent protection and a high score of 91.2/100, it is a top-tier choice for sensitive, sun-reactive skin.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #4, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #7, UV filter
- +32 Drometrizole Trisiloxane at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +11.2)
- +24 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +26.4 Titanium Dioxide at #12, UV filter (UVA1 +4)
- +8.4 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #35, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- β28.4 UVB coverage saturated
- β27.7 UVA2 coverage saturated
- β1.2 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
90
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Avobenzone at #9 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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White cast
Low
93
- +100 Starting score
- β7.5 Titanium Dioxide at #12 (nano)
- +0.5 Coated minerals (Aluminum Hydroxide)
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Eye sting
Low
82
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Avobenzone at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β10 Volatile alcohol at #5
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Heavy feel
Low
95
- +100 Starting score
- β6 Titanium Dioxide at #12
- β2 Synthetic Wax at #19, wax film
- +3.2 Volatile alcohol at #5, evaporating texture
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Fungal acne
Medium
71
- +100 Starting score
- β27 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Isostearate, PEG-8 Laurate, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate)
- β2 1 ubiquitous fatty ingredients (Stearic Acid), weak Malassezia signal
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Fabric stains
Medium
47
- +100 Starting score
- β38 Avobenzone at #9, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β10 Mexoryl XL at #8, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β5 Titanium Dioxide at #12, white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 13 Volatile alcohol at #5
- β 3 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-12, Talc)
- β 16 Glycerin at #3, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 2 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Talc, Nylon-12)
- β 3 Volatile alcohol at #5
- β 9 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 6 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #5), fast, even canvas
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate)
- β 3.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +7 1 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
- +2 1 water-locking waxes
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 9 β dewy emollient lipid
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3 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 16 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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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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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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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 (Avobenzone), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 24 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 8 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 38 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 7 film former
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Mineral UV filter (Titanium Dioxide), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 26.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 5 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Fatty alcohol, an emollient and thickener, not the drying kind
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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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17 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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18 Nylon-12
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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Occlusive, seals moisture into the skin
- β 2 wax film
- β 2 wax water lock
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Supporting ingredient
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Botanical extract
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33 Stearic Acid
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 2 minor malassezia feeder
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Supporting ingredient
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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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Supporting ingredient
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pH adjuster
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38 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
Is La Roche-Posay Anthelios Sun Intolerance Cream good?
It scores 91.2/100 with excellent protection, placing it among the top performers. It is lightweight, gentle and low in white cast, well suited to sensitive, sun-reactive skin.
Is the La Roche-Posay Anthelios Sun Intolerance Cream SPF 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical-led hybrid using modern filters like bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, ethylhexyl triazone and Mexoryl, with a little titanium dioxide.
Does it work under makeup?
Yes, it is rated a good makeup base. The balanced finish, low white cast and low breakout risk help it layer cleanly.