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Anthelios Glow Face Sunscreen SPF 35La Roche-Posay
Anthelios UVAir™ SPF 50 Mineral Serum SunscreenA sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A sunscreen built around Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 39.99 · checked 25 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 sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
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
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glycine Soja Oil, Isohexadecane, Tocopherol, Zea Mays Starch
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glycine Soja Oil, Isohexadecane
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 Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Glycine Soja Oil, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
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
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (in both products)
Emollient
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
Light Stabilizer
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Solvent
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (in both products)
Emollient
Smoothing
0 / —
- 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
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.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Carbonate →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, Opacifying, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxide →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Chlorphenesin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Chlorphenesin →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →
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