La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Correct Face Sunscreen SPF 70 With Niacinamide
69/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
The La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Correct Face Sunscreen SPF 70 with niacinamide is a chemical sunscreen using older-generation filters including butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, homosalate, ethylhexyl salicylate and octocrylene. It keeps white cast low on a matte, lightweight finish and works okay under makeup. It is generally low for pore-clogging but can sting at a moderate level. With a score of 68.9/100 and good protection, it is a solid high-SPF face option, though its filter set is dated.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Good
61
- +30 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #1, UV filter (UVA1 +16)
- +12 Homosalate at #2, UV filter
- +8 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #3, UV filter
- +15.2 Octocrylene at #4, UV filter
- Γ0.9 Limited long-UVA1 coverage
- +2 Label claims (SPF 70)
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Health safety
Medium
46
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β10.5 Octocrylene at #4, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #1, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
97
- +100 Starting score
- β3 Photoallergen-tail UV filters (Octocrylene)
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Eye sting
Medium
43
- +100 Starting score
- β24 Avobenzone at #1, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β15 Octocrylene at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Homosalate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Octisalate at #3, migrates into eyes with sweat
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Fungal acne
Medium
73
- +100 Starting score
- β27 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-8 Laurate)
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Fabric stains
High
25
- +100 Starting score
- β50 Avobenzone at #1, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Octocrylene at #4, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 6.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Polymethylsilsesquioxane)
- β 4 Glycerin at #8, the anchor humectant
- β 1 1 strong humectants (Panthenol)
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 7 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Silica)
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Ether)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 4.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
- +10 2 film-forming polymers that lock the formula on for water resistance
Skincare 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 (37)
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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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 30 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 24 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 50 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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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), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 8 UV protection
- β 9 migrates into eyes with sweat
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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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5 Water
Solvent base, the water phase
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Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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8 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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10 Niacinamide
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 7 film former
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13 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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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Filter booster, photostabilizes the UV filters or lifts their SPF
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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20 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and 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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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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24 Panthenol
Soothing, skin-conditioning active
- 1 β nourishing humectant
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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pH adjuster
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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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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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33 Xanthan Gum
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Botanical extract
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35 Maltodextrin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
What SPF is the La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Correct?
It is SPF 70 and includes niacinamide. Protection is good, with a matte, lightweight finish.
Is the La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Correct Face Sunscreen SPF 70 With Niacinamide mineral or chemical?
It is chemical, using older-generation filters including butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, homosalate, ethylhexyl salicylate and octocrylene.
Is it good for oily skin?
The matte finish suits oily skin and it is generally low for pore-clogging. Note it can sting at a moderate level, so keep it away from the eyes.