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La Roche-Posay
Anthelios UV Pro-Sport Sunscreen Spray SPF 45
A sunscreen built around Chemical sunscreen and AHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 34.99 · 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
- Redness & rosacea
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dryness & dehydration
How to use
WHEN 15 minutes before sun exposure. Reapply: After 80 minutes of swimming or sweating, immediately after towel drying, at least every 2 hours. WHERE ON FACE AND BODY APPLICATION TIP 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
6 trigger at least one check · 12 trigger none
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- 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
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Glycine Soja Oil, Isopropyl Myristate, Tocopherol
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Diisopropyl Sebacate, Glycine Soja Oil, Isopropyl Myristate
Antioxidant2
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol
Sun Protection4
Filters UV to help prevent sun damage.
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Salicylate, Homosalate, Octocrylene
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Glycine Soja Oil, Isopropyl Myristate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Irritation3
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
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 →Alcohol Denat.
Antifoaming, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Fragrance, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Alcohol Denat. is a drying alcohol.
Learn more about Alcohol Denat. →Isopropyl Myristate
Binding, Fragrance, Perfuming, Emollient
Isopropyl Myristate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Isopropyl Myristate →Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Carbonate →Diisopropyl Sebacate
Plasticiser, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Diisopropyl sebacate
Learn more about Diisopropyl Sebacate →Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
Oral Care, Skin Conditioning
Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →
Dupes
- Supergoop Glow Oil SPF 50 Body Oil74% match
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 6070% match
- Coppertone Kids70% match
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios UV Hydra Hydrating Face Sunscreen SPF 50 With Hyaluronic Acid68% match
- Coppertone Sport Sunscreen SPF 7068% match
- La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk67% match