La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Oil-Free Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 60A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A sunscreen built around Niacinamide and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 27.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 39.99 · 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
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Dicaprylyl Ether, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, 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 Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Stearate, Inulin Lauryl Carbamate, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-8 Laurate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
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
Emollient
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emulsion Stabilising
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer (in both products)
Film Forming
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 →PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing
PEG-100 Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-100 Stearate →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →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 →Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Chlorphenesin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Chlorphenesin →P-Anisic Acid
Fragrance
Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-
Learn more about P-Anisic Acid →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →
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