La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Oil Control Fluid SPF 50+
86/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control Fluid SPF 50+ is a hybrid chemical sunscreen featuring an advanced filter line-up including Mexoryl 400, Mexoryl XL, Tinosorb S and Uvinul A Plus. It commonly leaves low white cast with a matte, oil-controlling finish, is generally lightweight, and is reported to work well as a makeup base, though it may sting slightly near the eyes. With a high score of 85.5/100 and excellent protection, it is an outstanding choice for oily skin and daily wear.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
100
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #5, UV filter
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #6, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +24 Drometrizole Trisiloxane at #15, UV filter (UVA1 +8.4)
- +21.6 Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate at #17, UV filter (UVA1 +18)
- +10.8 Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate at #22, UV filter (UVA1 +6.6)
- +8.4 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #32, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- β13.2 UVB coverage saturated
- β25.2 UVA2 coverage saturated
- β21.4 UVA1 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
90
- +100 Starting score
- β10 Avobenzone at #6 (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Allergens
Low
70
- +100 Starting score
- β18 Fragrance
- β12 Opaque "Fragrance", hidden allergens that can't be checked from the label
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Eye sting
Medium
53
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #6, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
- β8 Fragrance
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Comedogenic
Low
93
- +100 Starting score
- β7 Isopropyl Myristate at #11, heavy comedogenic ester
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Fungal acne
Medium
65
- +100 Starting score
- β12 1 polysorbate/sorbitan emulsifiers that feed Malassezia (Polysorbate 60)
- β23 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Isopropyl Myristate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate)
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Fabric stains
High
30
- +100 Starting score
- β45 Avobenzone at #6, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β15 Uvinul A Plus (DHHB) at #22, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
- β10 Mexoryl XL at #15, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 11 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Silica Silylate, Perlite)
- β 4 Glycerin at #10, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 12 3 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Perlite, Silica Silylate)
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #2
- β 4 3 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
- β 2 1 slippy emollient esters (Isopropyl Myristate)
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Makeup base
Good
PillsPrimer
- β 10 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #2), fast, even canvas
- β 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1 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 (36)
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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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)
- β 45.6 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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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 7 heavy comedogenic ester
- 2 β dewy slippy emollient ester
- β 14 feeds malassezia
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12 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
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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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16 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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UV filter
- β 21.6 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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18 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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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Botanical extract
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21 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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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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26 Maltodextrin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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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 12 feeds malassezia
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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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pH adjuster
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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
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35 Zinc Pca
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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36 Fragrance
Fragrance
Is La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control good for oily skin?
Yes, it is designed for oily skin. It has a matte, oil-controlling finish, is reported to be low on the pore-clogging scale, and works well as a makeup base.
Does the La Roche-Posay Anthelios Uvmune 400 Oil Control Fluid SPF 50+ leave a white cast?
It commonly leaves low white cast. As a hybrid formula with advanced filters, it blends in well on most skin tones.
Is Anthelios UVMune 400 Oil Control SPF 50 worth it?
It scores a high 85.5/100 with excellent protection. It is an outstanding daily choice, especially for oily and combination skin.