La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+
0.6
/ 10
Moisturizing
0.9 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.2 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
50
SPF icon
SPF

Review

Results you may expect from using La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+:

  • A bit of moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 0.6 out of 10.
  • Very high sun protection for prolonged sun exposure, such as spending the day at the beach, hiking, or outdoor sports.

How moisturizing is it?

Slightly moisturizing: La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ has a moisturizing rating of 0.6 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of Humectancy and Occlusivity: a low Humectancy of 0.9 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.2 out of 10.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Sun protection

La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF50+ has an SPF of 50 and provides very high sun protection. This level of protection is ideal for activities involving intense or prolonged sun exposure, such as spending the day at the beach, hiking, or outdoor sports. It is particularly recommended for individuals with fair skin, those at high risk of skin cancer, or in environments with intense sun exposure. Remember to apply sunscreen generously and reapply every two hours or after swimming or sweating to maintain effectiveness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
60
Water
9
Alcohol Denat.
7
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
5
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
5
Octisalate
5
Octocrylene
3
Avobenzone
2
Homosalate
1.3
Silica
1
Isopropyl Myristate
0.5
Ensulizole
0.3
Glycerin
0.3
Diisopropyl Sebacate
0.3
C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
0.3
Propanediol
0.3
Perlite
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Triethanolamine
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Hydroxyethylcellulose
0.3
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %
Water
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C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
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Triethanolamine
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Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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Ratings

All humectants
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
0.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 0.9 10
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.3 20
0.2
0.3
Moisturizing rating
0.6
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
0.3
0.3
0.3
All humectants 0.9 10
0.9
All humectants
0.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
0.3
All occlusives 0.3 20
0.2
All occlusives
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
0.3
All antioxidants 0.3 3 No
All antioxidants
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %60
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Alcohol Denat.
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Alcohol Denat.

Denatured alcohol is ethanol that contains additives that make it unsafe to consume. It is mainly used as a solvent and an antimicrobial agent. A major drawback to alcohol denat. is that it dries out the skin.

Drometrizole Trisiloxane
Est. %7
Function
Origin
Drometrizole TrisiloxaneDescription is coming soon
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Est. %5
Function
Origin
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl TriazineA synthetic "chemical" sunscreen ingredient that protects against UV damage and offers better stability and safety compared to some other traditional organic suncreen ingredients.
Octisalate
Est. %5
Function
Origin
OctisalateA UVB sunscreen also known as ethylhexyl salicylate. It is normally paired with UVA sunscreens to provide broad-spectrum protection. Octisalate also protects other ingredients, like colorants and antioxidants, from deterioration due to exposure to UV light.
Octocrylene
Est. %5
Function
Origin
OctocryleneA synthetic compound that protects skin against harmful ultraviolet light.
Avobenzone
Est. %3
Function
Origin
AvobenzoneA popular sunscreen that protects against UVA rays, which cause premature aging and skin cancer. Avobenzone degrades after about 30 minutes of sun exposure and becomes ineffective. It is therefore often paired with UV-filter stabilizers such as octocrylene.
Homosalate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
HomosalateA synthetic chemical UV filter that protects against harmful UVB radiation.
Silica
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
SilicaA widely used cosmetic ingredient with the same chemical composition as the sand found on beaches. A common function of silica is its ability to control viscosity. In certain chemical forms, it can effectively thicken cream-style products.
Isopropyl Myristate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Isopropyl MyristateA fast-spreading, cost-effective, non-greasy emollient that is typically used for lubrication, spreadability, or to remove “tackiness” from a product. Isopropyl Myristate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Ensulizole
Est. %0.5
Function
Origin
EnsulizoleDescription is coming soon
Glycerin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Diisopropyl Sebacate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Diisopropyl SebacateDescription is coming soon
C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate CopolymerDescription is coming soon
Propanediol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PropanediolAn excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
Perlite
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PerliteDescription is coming soon
Tocopherol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Tocopherol

Simply another name for vitamin E. Tocopherol is a fantastic ingredient and especially beneficial for dry and inflamed skin. It has occlusive moisturizing, emollient, antioxidant, and photoprotective properties.

Triethanolamine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TriethanolamineA clear, colorless, and highly viscous liquid, this ingredient is an excellent pH adjuster. When it is necessary to neutralize an acidic solution or to generally increase the pH of a product, triethanolamine is a common choice.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateA chelating agent that disables harmful heavy metal ions present in skincare.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HydroxyethylcelluloseA naturally-derived thickener that can form clear gel textures without the slimy feeling, unlike some other natural gel-formers.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerA synthetic ingredient that is used to thicken water and alcohol. It results in a more lightweight formula and is commonly found in gel products.