La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid Facial 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 35.99 · 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
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
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 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 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
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Dicaprylyl Ether (in both products)
Emollient
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer (in both products)
Film Forming
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether (in both products)
Emollient
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate (in both products)
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 →Dicaprylyl Ether
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Dioctyl ether
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Ether →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 →Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Opacifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Polymethylsilsesquioxane →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 →
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