La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Mineral Sunscreen - Gentle LotionA sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen and AHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen and Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 31.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
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At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen2
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.
Chemical sunscreen3
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aluminum Hydroxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Zinc Oxide
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aluminum Hydroxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Isohexadecane, Zinc Oxide
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, C30-45 Alkyl Methicone, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Aluminum Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polysorbate 80, Sorbitan Oleate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Zinc Oxide (in both products)
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Isohexadecane (in both products)
Emollient
Emollient
Emollient
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (in both products)
Emollient
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Zinc Oxide (in both products)
UV Filter
1 / 0
- Mineral sunscreen
- Sunscreen
- Reduces Irritation
- Sun Protection
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Emollient
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (in both products)
Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- 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.
Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, Opacifying, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxide →Zinc Oxide
Antimicrobial, Bulking, Colorant, Light Stabilizer, Oral Care, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Zinc Oxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Zinc Oxide →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate →Isohexadecane
Emollient, Solvent
Isohexadecane is a branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbon with 16 carbons.
Learn more about Isohexadecane →Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Carbonate →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate →Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Binding
Silane, triethoxyoctyl-
Learn more about Triethoxycaprylylsilane →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →
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