La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Oil-Free Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 60La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Cooling Water Sunscreen Lotion SPF 60A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A sunscreen built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 27.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 37.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Chemical sunscreen4
Organic UV filters that absorb UV and release it as heat.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Beeswax, Behenyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glyceryl Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Beeswax, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-8 Laurate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer (in both products)
Film Forming
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Film Forming
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Fragrance
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- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer (in both products)
Film Forming
Emollient
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 →Silica
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Silicon dioxide
Learn more about Silica →Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
Film Forming, Opacifying
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer is a polymer of Styrene and a monomer consisting of Acrylic Acid, Methacrylic Acid or one of their simple esters.
Learn more about Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →PEG-8 Laurate
Cleansing, Emulsifying
PEG-8 Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-8 Laurate →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin Protecting
Propanedioic Acid, [(4-Hydroxy-3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)Methylene]-, Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Ester
Learn more about Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate →Propylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propylene Glycol is the aliphatic alcohol that conforms generally to the formula
Learn more about Propylene Glycol →Cassia Alata Leaf Extract
Astringent
Cassia Alata Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Senna, Cassia alata L., Leguminosae
Learn more about Cassia Alata Leaf Extract →
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