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La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen for Face SPF 40-50
A sunscreen built around Niacinamide, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 39.99 · 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
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Redness & rosacea
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
- Dullness
How to use
Apply generously 15 minutes before sun exposure and reapply at least every 2 hours. WHERE ON FACE Alone or under makeup APPLICATION TIP If used with other skincare products, use as a last step in regimen. Sun Protection Measures: read back of packaging. Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor.
Caution
Sun Protection Measures: read back of packaging. Children under 6 months of age: ask a doctor.
What's inside
Ingredients List
14 trigger at least one check · 35 trigger none
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen2
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair19
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, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Phenethyl Benzoate, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Talc, Tocopherol, Tridecane, Undecane, Zinc Oxide
Smoothing12
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aluminum Hydroxide, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dicaprylyl Ether, Dimethicone, Isododecane, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Phenethyl Benzoate, Tridecane, Undecane
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Aluminum Hydroxide, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Dimethicone, Talc, Tocopherol, Zinc Oxide
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Aluminum Stearate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, PEG-8 Laurate, 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 →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Isododecane
Perfuming, Emollient, Solvent
2,2,4,6,6-Pentamethylheptane; Hydrocarbons, C4, 1,3-butadiene-free, polymd., triisobutylene fraction, hydrogenated
Learn more about Isododecane →C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Undecane
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
We don't have a description for Undecane yet.
Learn more about Undecane →Triethylhexanoin
Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Propane-1,2,3-triyl 2-ethylhexanoate
Learn more about Triethylhexanoin →Isohexadecane
Emollient, Solvent
Isohexadecane is a branched chain aliphatic hydrocarbon with 16 carbons.
Learn more about Isohexadecane →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 →Nylon-12
Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Azacyclotridecan-2-one, homopolymer
Learn more about Nylon-12 →
Dupes
- SkinCeuticals Tinted Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 for Face88% match
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 5087% match
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVAir™ SPF 50 Mineral Serum Sunscreen69% match
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Sunscreen - Gentle Lotion68% match
- CeraVe Invisible Mineral Sunscreen SPF 5065% match
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Correct Face Sunscreen SPF 70 With Niacinamide65% match