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La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Melt-In Milk
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 37.99 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Redness & rosacea
- Dryness & dehydration
- Dullness
How to use
15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply: After 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying, at least every 2 hours. WHERE FACE & BODY APPLICATION TIP Sun Protection Measures: read back of packaging. Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor.
Caution
Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor.
What's inside
Ingredients List
17 trigger at least one check · 17 trigger none
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Tocopherol
Sun Protection4
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis9
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, 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 Explained
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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane →Homosalate
Fragrance, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Homosalate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Homosalate →Ethylhexyl Salicylate
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Ethylhexyl Salicylate is a chemical UV filter.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Salicylate →Octocrylene
Light Stabilizer, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Octocrylene is a UV filter banned by Palau over coral-reef concerns.
Learn more about Octocrylene →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Butyloctyl Salicylate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Butyloctyl Salicylate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyloctyl Salicylate →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →
Dupes
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Sunscreen for Face & Body l La Roche-Posay92% match
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Kids Sunscreen SPF 5085% match
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 6078% match
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Correct Face Sunscreen SPF 70 With Niacinamide77% match
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Oil-Free Clear Skin Sunscreen SPF 6076% match
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Pro Sport Sunscreen SPF 5075% match