La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Mineral Sunscreen - Gentle LotionA sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen and AHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A sunscreen built around AHA and Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 31.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 499.00 · checked 28 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.
Mineral sunscreen1
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.
Benzophenone-3, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Sunscreen3
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol

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
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C13-14 Isoparaffin, Citric Acid, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Lecithin, Niacinamide

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 Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Skin Conditioning
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
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
Preservative
UV Filter
0 / 0
- Chemical sunscreen
- Reef-unsafe UV filter
- Sunscreen
- Sun Protection
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →
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