La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultralight Mineral Sunscreen Spf 50
84/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultralight Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 is a pure mineral formula using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. It keeps a low white cast and a balanced finish, stays lightweight, is generally gentle on sensitive skin, and is low risk for breakouts. It works okay under makeup. Protection is rated good and the score is 83.7/100, one of the stronger mineral options here and a dependable everyday face sunscreen.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
75
- +33 Titanium Dioxide at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +5)
- +41 Zinc Oxide at #2, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- β1 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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White cast
Low
62
- +100 Starting score
- β14 Zinc Oxide, 5% declared
- β18 Titanium Dioxide, 6% declared
- β10 Zinc Oxide + Titanium Dioxide together
- β8 Pure mineral formula (11% total declared)
- +5 PHSA dispersant, fights agglomeration
- +6.8 Coated minerals (Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Alumina)
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Heavy feel
Low
76
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Zinc Oxide, 5% declared
- β10 Titanium Dioxide, 6% declared
- β10 Both minerals in the top 3, dual mineral paste
- +4.2 Volatile hydrocarbon at #4, flashes off
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Fungal acne
Low
91
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (PEG-8 Laurate)
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Fabric stains
Low
80
- +100 Starting score
- 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 6 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Nylon-12, Talc)
- β 6 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
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 5 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-12, Silica, Talc)
- β 6 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Caprylyl Methicone)
- β 6 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 8 1 velvet elastomer fillers, blur and grip
- β 4 Quick-setting carrier, fast, even canvas
- β 3 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 15 High mineral load at #1 greys under foundation
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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 18 6% declared
- β 10 6% declared
- β 15 white marks, worst on dark fabric (washable)
- light β 2 mild sebum absorbent
- pills β 15 High mineral load greys under foundation
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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 5% declared
- β 8 5% declared
- light β 5 mild sebum absorbent
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3 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 4 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 6 β dewy emollient lipid
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6 Undecane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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9 Nylon-12
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
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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13 Styrene
Supporting ingredient
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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15 Silica
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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16 Tridecane
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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19 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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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24 Alumina
Supporting ingredient
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Supporting ingredient
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Filter booster, photostabilizes the UV filters or lifts their SPF
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34 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Supporting ingredient
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Botanical extract
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37 Maltodextrin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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38 Benzoic Acid
Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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39 PEG-9
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
Is La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultralight Mineral SPF 50 mineral or chemical?
It is pure mineral, using Titanium Dioxide and Zinc Oxide. That makes it a common choice for sensitive skin.
Does the La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultralight Mineral Sunscreen Spf 50 leave a white cast?
No, white cast is rated low, which is notable for a mineral formula. It stays lightweight with a balanced finish.
Is it a good sunscreen?
Yes, it scores 83.7/100 with protection rated good. It is low risk for breakouts and one of the stronger mineral options for daily face wear.