La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid Facial 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 35.99 · 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
Sunscreen4
Any ingredient acting as a UV filter.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Benefits
Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Barrier Repair10
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Dimethicone, Isostearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
Smoothing7
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethicone, Isostearyl 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 Dermatitis7
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Disteardimonium Hectorite, Isostearyl Alcohol, Lauryl Peg/Ppg-18/18 Methicone, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, PEG-8 Laurate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat. (in both products)
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Emollient
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer (in both products)
Film Forming
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Alcohol Denat. (in both products)
Fragrance
0 / —
- 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 →Alcohol Denat.
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol Denat. is a drying alcohol.
Learn more about Alcohol Denat. →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 →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
Skin Protecting
Propanedioic Acid, [(4-Hydroxy-3,5-Dimethoxyphenyl)Methylene]-, Bis(2-Ethylhexyl) Ester
Learn more about Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →PEG-8 Laurate
Cleansing, Emulsifying
PEG-8 Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-8 Laurate →Disodium EDTA
Chelating, Viscosity Controlling
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
Learn more about Disodium EDTA →
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