La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Sun Cream
90/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
A high-protection daily facial fluid from La Roche-Posay's flagship Anthelios line, developed for sensitive skin with the brand's advanced long-UVA filter system at SPF50+. The invisible, fast-absorbing fluid dries to a comfortable, near-weightless finish with no white cast, which is why it is such a popular everyday sunscreen under makeup. A fragrance-free version is made for reactive skin and for eyes that sting easily with other sunscreens.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #6, UV filter
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +17.6 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #8, UV filter
- +24 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #9, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- +21.6 Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate at #14, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +10.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #21, UV filter (UVA1 +6.6)
- +12 Drometrizole Trisiloxane at #22, UV filter (UVA1 +4.2)
- +8.4 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #24, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- β13.9 UVB coverage saturated
- β18.9 UVA2 coverage saturated
- β14.8 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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Eye sting
Low
63
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Avobenzone at #9, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Fabric stains
Medium
37
- +100 Starting score
- β38 Avobenzone at #9, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #21, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β10 Mexoryl XL at #22, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 6.5 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Perlite)
- β 4 Glycerin at #10, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 7 2 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Perlite)
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 2 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #2), fast, even canvas
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 2 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 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¨ Vitamin E
Full ingredient list (26)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 2 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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5 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 6 sebum-absorbing powder
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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 (Tinosorb S)
- β 45.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 17.6 UV protection
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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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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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pH adjuster
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UV filter
- β 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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15 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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16 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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20 Citric Acid
pH adjuster
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul A Plus), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 10.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 15 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl XL), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 12 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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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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pH adjuster
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
Does La Roche-Posay Anthelios leave a white cast?
The Invisible Fluid is designed not to. It uses chemical filters in a light, fast-absorbing fluid that dries clear on most skin tones, which is a big reason it is recommended for medium and deep skin where mineral sunscreens can look ashy. Tinted Anthelios options add iron oxides if you want extra blur.
Is La Roche-Posay Anthelios safe to use during pregnancy?
Many people choose a mineral (zinc oxide or titanium dioxide) sunscreen during pregnancy because those filters stay on the skin's surface, and La Roche-Posay makes mineral Anthelios options for that reason. Chemical Anthelios fluids are also widely used. This is not medical advice, so check with your doctor about the specific formula.
Does La Roche-Posay Anthelios sting the eyes?
The sensitive-skin and fragrance-free Anthelios formulas are developed to minimise stinging and are a common pick for people whose eyes water with other sunscreens. As with any facial SPF, keeping it slightly away from the lash line and lower lid reduces the chance of it migrating.
Is La Roche-Posay Anthelios good under makeup?
Yes. The fluid textures absorb quickly to a light, grippy finish that makeup sits on well, which is why it is a frequent daily driver under foundation. Letting it set for a minute before applying makeup helps avoid pilling.