La Roche-Posay
Anthelios UVAir™ SPF 50 Mineral Serum SunscreenA sunscreen built around Vitamin E and Niacinamide, for barrier repair and hydration.
A sunscreen built around Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
INR 549.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 42.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Titanium Dioxide
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Sunscreen5
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol, Titanium Dioxide
Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

Benefits

Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dibutyl Adipate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isododecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Zea Mays Starch
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Tocopherol, Zinc Oxide

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/Oleate, Lecithin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 20
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aluminum Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Glyceryl Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Polysorbate 20, Steareth-2, Steareth-20
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Solvent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (in both products)
Emollient
Niacinamide (in both products)
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Polyhydroxystearic Acid (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Chelating
L-Aspartic acid, N,N'-1,2-ethanediylbis-, trisodium salt
Learn more about Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, Opacifying, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxide →Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Binding
Silane, triethoxyoctyl-
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane →Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyhydroxystearic Acid →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →
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