La Roche-Posay Anthelios Xl Fluide Extreme Spf 50+
82/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Fluide Extreme SPF 50+ is a chemical sunscreen using a hybrid filter set including Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Triazone and Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid. It finishes matte, wears lightweight with low white cast, and is low on pore-clogging, though it can sting moderately near the eyes. Protection is excellent and it performs excellently as a makeup base. With a score of 81.7 out of 100, it is generally a dependable high-protection fluid for daily and under-makeup use.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
85
- +28.5 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #7, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +12.8 Octocrylene at #8, UV filter
- +13.2 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #16, UV filter
- +28.8 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #18, UV filter (UVA1 +9.6)
- +8.4 Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid at #22, UV filter (UVA1 +3)
- β1.6 UVB coverage saturated
- β7.3 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
High
67
- +100 Starting score
- β30 Octocrylene at #8 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #7, 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
54
- +100 Starting score
- β16 Avobenzone at #7, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β7 Octocrylene at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β18 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β5 Alcohol high up speeds filter migration
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Fungal acne
Medium
73
- +100 Starting score
- β27 3 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, PEG-8 Laurate, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate)
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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 Octocrylene at #8, co-stains alongside avobenzone
- β10 Avobenzone + Octocrylene, the classic staining pair
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Moisture
Light
LightNourishing
- β 22 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β 7.5 4 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Silica Silylate, Zea Mays Starch, β¦)
- β 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 10 Glycerin at #4, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Matte
MatteDewy
- β 6 4 sebum-absorbing powders (Silica, Zea Mays Starch, Silica Silylate, β¦)
- β 5 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #3
- β 4 2 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Diisopropyl Sebacate, Isononyl Isononanoate)
- β 1 1 emollient lipids (C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate)
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Makeup base
Excellent
PillsPrimer
- β 5 Primer-style base, volatile silicones and dimethicone slip
- β 12 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #3), fast, even canvas
- β 3 1 soft-focus powders in moderation
- β 4 Dry-touch esters, smooth fast-absorbing base
- β 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
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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 (35)
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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 3 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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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4 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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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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Legacy UV filter (Avobenzone)
- β 28.5 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 16 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 45 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Legacy UV filter (Octocrylene), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 12.8 UV protection
- β 7 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 15 co-stains alongside avobenzone
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9 Silica
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 3 sebum-absorbing powder
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10 Drometrizole
Supporting ingredient
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11 Trisiloxane
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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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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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- 1 β dewy emollient lipid
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
- β 3 film former
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Uvinul T 150), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 13.2 UV protection
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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Tinosorb S), low in the list, likely a minor contributor
- β 28.8 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
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19 Isododecane
Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 1 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Supporting ingredient
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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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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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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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pH adjuster
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Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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29 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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31 Dodecene
Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Supporting ingredient
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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35 Perlite
Mattifying powder, absorbs oil and blurs the finish
- light β 1.5 sebum-absorbing powder
- matte β 1 sebum-absorbing powder
Does La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Fluide work under makeup?
Yes, it is rated excellent as a makeup base. It finishes matte and stays lightweight, so it generally sits smoothly under foundation. Those with sensitive eyes should note it can sting moderately.
Is the La Roche-Posay Anthelios Xl Fluide Extreme Spf 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen using a hybrid filter set, including Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Octocrylene, Ethylhexyl Triazone and Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid.
Is Anthelios XL Fluide Extreme SPF 50 good?
It scores 81.7 out of 100, which is strong. Protection is rated excellent and it doubles as an excellent makeup base, making it a dependable high-protection fluid.