La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Anti-dark Spots SPF50+ PA++++ (2025)
90/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Anti-dark Spots SPF50+ PA++++ (2025) is a chemical-led hybrid built on a very modern filter set, including Mexoryl 400 (methoxypropylamino cyclohexenylidene ethoxyethylcyanoacetate), ethylhexyl triazone, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine and Mexoryl XL. It is lightweight with a matte finish and very low white cast, with low sting and low breakout risk, and it makes a good makeup base. With excellent protection and a score of 90.0/100, it is a top-tier daily sunscreen, especially for those targeting dark spots.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
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- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #6, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +38.4 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +21.6 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #13, UV filter (UVA1 +13.2)
- +21.6 Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate at #15, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +24 Drometrizole Trisiloxane at #17, UV filter (UVA1 +8.4)
- +8.4 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #29, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- β10.5 UVB coverage saturated
- β27.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
- β25.6 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +4 Label claims (SPF 50, PA rating)
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Health safety
High
90
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Avobenzone at #7 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Eye sting
Low
61
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Fungal acne
Low
88
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 60)
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Fabric stains
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- β45 Avobenzone at #7, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #13, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β10 Mexoryl XL at #17, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 9.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Perlite)
- β 4 Glycerin at #10, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 11 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Perlite)
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 5 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Adipate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #2), fast, even canvas
- β 5 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 2.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer)
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Water resistance
Not resistant
Non-water-resistantWater-resistant
Nothing flagged in the ingredient list.
How we rate water resistance βFull ingredient list (32)
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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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
- β 5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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3 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
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 38.4 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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10 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 4 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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11 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
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UV filter
- β 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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16 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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl XL), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 24 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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19 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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pH adjuster
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Protein, peptide or amino acid, conditions and hydrates skin
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 12 feeds malassezia
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pH adjuster
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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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30 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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pH adjuster
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
Is La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Anti-dark Spots good?
It scores 90.0/100 with excellent protection, placing it among the top options. It is lightweight with a matte finish and very low white cast, and it targets dark spots.
Is the La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Anti-dark Spots SPF50+ PA++++ (2025) mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical-led hybrid built on very modern filters, including Mexoryl 400, ethylhexyl triazone and bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine.
Is it good for oily skin and makeup?
Yes, the matte finish, low breakout risk and good makeup-base rating suit oily skin well. It layers cleanly under makeup.