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La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Mineral Sunscreen - Gentle Lotion
A sunscreen built around Mineral sunscreen and AHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 31.99 · 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
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dryness & dehydration
- Oiliness & shine
- Eczema-prone
How to use
Step 1: Apply generously 15 minutes before sun exposure. Step 2: Reapply: After 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying, at least every 2 hours. Sun Protection Measures: read back of packaging. Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor. TIP: 100% mineral filter sunscreens are formulated only using Titanium Dioxide and/or Zinc Oxide as the active ingredients. These mineral actives are opaque powders, so a 100% mineral sunscreen can leave an ashy, purple or white cast on some skin tones. To help the formula blend into the skin, dispense onto fingers and warm in circular motion, apply onto skin in small sections. Rub well until the formula is no longer visible.
What's inside
Ingredients List
9 trigger at least one check · 27 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aluminum Hydroxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Zinc Oxide
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aluminum Hydroxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Tocopherol, Zinc Oxide
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Aluminum Stearate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Titanium Dioxide
Colorant, Opacifying, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Titanium Dioxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Titanium Dioxide →Zinc Oxide
Antimicrobial, Bulking, Colorant, Light Stabilizer, Oral Care, Skin Protecting, UV Absorber, UV Filter
Zinc Oxide is a mineral UV filter.
Learn more about Zinc Oxide →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate →Isohexadecane
Emollient, Solvent
Isohexadecane is a branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbon with 16 carbons.
Learn more about Isohexadecane →Isononyl Isononanoate
Antistatic, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
3,5,5-Trimethylhexyl 3,5,5-trimethylhexanoate
Learn more about Isononyl Isononanoate →Dicaprylyl Ether
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Dioctyl ether
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Ether →PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
Emulsifying
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate →Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate →Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Carbonate →
Dupes
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen for Face SPF 40-5070% match
- SkinCeuticals Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 for Face70% match
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVAir™ SPF 50 Mineral Serum Sunscreen68% match
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 5066% match
- CeraVe Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 5065% match
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 6064% match