La Roche-Posay Anthelios Dermo-Kids Pediatrics Gel Spf 50+
86/100 overall score
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About this sunscreen
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Dermo-Kids Pediatrics Gel SPF 50+ is a chemical sunscreen for children using a hybrid lineup of Mexoryl XL (Drometrizole Trisiloxane), avobenzone, Tinosorb S, and Uvinul T 150 for excellent broad- spectrum protection. It has a balanced finish with low white cast, a lightweight feel, and a low sweat-sting rating that suits delicate skin. Its low breakout-trigger score makes it generally gentle. A strong, well-protected pick at 86 out of 100.
Ingredient & SPF scores
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UV protection
Excellent
99
- +12 Homosalate at #2, UV filter
- +40 Drometrizole Trisiloxane at #3, UV filter (UVA1 +14)
- +7.6 Ethylhexyl Salicylate at #4, UV filter
- +45.6 Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine at #5, UV filter (UVA1 +15.2)
- +20.9 Ethylhexyl Triazone at #6, UV filter
- +24 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane at #8, UV filter (UVA1 +12.8)
- β37.6 UVB coverage saturated
- β15.5 UVA2 coverage saturated
- +2 Label claims (SPF 50)
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Health safety
Medium
57
- +100 Starting score
- β40 Homosalate at #2 (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β3.5 Avobenzone at #8, stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
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Eye sting
Low
73
- +100 Starting score
- β8 Avobenzone at #8, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β9 Homosalate at #2, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β6 Octisalate at #4, migrates into eyes with sweat
- β4 Volatile alcohol at #10
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Fungal acne
Medium
73
- +100 Starting score
- β9 1 oils/butters that feed Malassezia (Lecithin)
- β18 2 long-chain (C12+) esters that feed Malassezia (Glyceryl Oleate, PEG-8 Laurate)
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Fabric stains
Medium
52
- +100 Starting score
- β38 Avobenzone at #8, reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
- β10 Mexoryl XL at #3, oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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Moisture
Balanced
LightNourishing
- β 5 Volatile alcohol at #10
- β 1.5 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-12)
- β 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 10 Glycerin at #7, the anchor humectant
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Finish
Balanced
MatteDewy
- β 1 1 sebum-absorbing powders (Nylon-12)
- β 2 Volatile carriers flash off, leaving a dry finish
- β 1 Volatile alcohol at #10
- β 1 1 dry-touch emollients reduce greasy shine (Dicaprylyl Ether)
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Makeup base
Okay
PillsPrimer
- β 3 Quick-setting carrier (alcohol at #10), fast, even canvas
- β 0.5 Gel polymers prone to pilling under friction (Carbomer)
- β 1.5 Humectant syrup tackiness (partly offset by the base)
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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 (27)
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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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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Modern UV filter, broad-spectrum and photostable (Mexoryl XL), high in the list, a primary filter
- β 40 UV protection, incl. long-UVA (UVA1)
- β 10 oil-soluble UVA filter, fabric stains
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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)
- β 20.9 UV protection
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7 Glycerin
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
- 10 β nourishing the anchor humectant
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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 3.5 stacked (regulatory/evidence concern)
- β 8 migrates into eyes with sweat
- β 38 reacts with iron in wash water into rust-yellow stains
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Volatile hydrocarbon, flashes off for a light finish
- light β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
- matte β 2 volatile carrier, flashes off
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Volatile alcohol, a drying solvent that can sting eyes
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11 Propanediol
Humectant, pulls water into the skin
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- matte β 1 dry-touch emollient, anti-shine
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13 Styrene
Supporting ingredient
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14 Dimethicone
Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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15 Acrylates
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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18 Carbomer
Thickener and texture, structures the gel or cream
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Chelator, binds stray metal ions to keep the formula stable
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Emollient, softens and smooths skin
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22 Lecithin
Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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23 Nylon-12
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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Emulsifier, keeps oil and water blended
- β 9 feeds malassezia
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Preservative, keeps the formula from spoiling
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26 Tocopherol
Antioxidant, protects the formula and skin
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pH adjuster
Is La Roche-Posay Anthelios Dermo-Kids Gel SPF 50+ mineral or chemical?
It is a chemical sunscreen using a hybrid filter blend of Mexoryl XL, avobenzone, Tinosorb S, and Uvinul T 150 for excellent broad-spectrum protection.
Does the La Roche-Posay Anthelios Dermo-Kids Pediatrics Gel Spf 50+ leave a white cast or sting?
No, it rates low for white cast and low for sweat-sting, which suits delicate and children's skin. The balanced finish stays lightweight.
Is the Anthelios Dermo-Kids gel a good sunscreen?
Yes, it scores 86 out of 100 with excellent protection and a gentle, low breakout-trigger formula. It is a strong, well-protected pick.