La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Hydrating Cream SPF50+ Sun Cream

La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Hydrating Cream SPF50+ Sun Cream
1.2
/ 10
Moisturizing
2.1 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.2 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
50
SPF icon
SPF

Review

Results you may expect from using La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Hydrating Cream SPF50+ Sun Cream:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Hydrating Cream SPF50+ Sun Cream:

  • A bit of moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 1.2 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 UVMune 400 Hydrating Cream SPF50+ Sun Cream has a moisturizing rating of 1.2 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of Humectancy and Occlusivity: a low Humectancy of 2.1 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 UVMune 400 Hydrating Cream SPF50+ Sun Cream 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
65
Water
9
Diisopropyl Sebacate
6
Alcohol Denat.
4
Octisalate
3
Ethylhexyl Triazone
2.5
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
2
Diisopropyl Adipate
1.5
PEG-8
1.3
Dipropylene Glycol
1
C8-22 Alkyl Acrylate
0.3
Glycerin
0.3
Drometrizole Trisiloxane
0.3
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
0.3
Avobenzone
0.3
Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate
0.3
Silica
0.3
Tocopherol
0.3
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
0.3
Acrylates Copolymer
0.3
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
0.3
Caprylyl Glycol
0.3
Hydroxyacetophenone
0.3
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
0.3
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
0.3
Triethanolamine
0.3
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
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Water
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Diisopropyl Sebacate
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Alcohol Denat.
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Octisalate
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Ethylhexyl Triazone
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Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
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Diisopropyl Adipate
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PEG-8
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Dipropylene Glycol
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C8-22 Alkyl Acrylate
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Glycerin
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Drometrizole Trisiloxane
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Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
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Avobenzone
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Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate
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Silica
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Tocopherol
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Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
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Acrylates Copolymer
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Hydroxyacetophenone
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Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
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Triethanolamine
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Ratings

All humectants
2.1
1.5
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.3
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
1.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 2.1 10
2.1
1.5
0.3
0.3
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.3 20
0.2
0.3
Moisturizing rating
1.2
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
1.5
0.3
0.3
All humectants 2.1 10
2.1
All humectants
2.1
1.5
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
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 0.9 3 No
All antioxidants
0.9
Tocopherol
0.3
Hydroxyacetophenone
0.3
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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. %65
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.
Diisopropyl Sebacate
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Diisopropyl SebacateDescription is coming soon
Alcohol Denat.
Est. %6
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.

Octisalate
Est. %4
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.
Ethylhexyl Triazone
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Ethylhexyl TriazoneDescription is coming soon
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
Est. %2.5
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.
Diisopropyl Adipate
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Diisopropyl AdipateA synthetic oil-like ingredient with a light feel and softening effect not just on skin, but for products as a whole.
PEG-8
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
PEG-8A synthetic liquid that serves as a humectant. It also works as a solvent because of its ability to dissolve a wide range of ingredients.
Dipropylene Glycol
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Dipropylene GlycolA clear, colorless liquid that has several uses. One of its main functions is as a solvent. Dipropylene glycol is also used to reduce the thickness of skincare products.
C8-22 Alkyl Acrylate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
C8-22 Alkyl AcrylateDescription 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.

Drometrizole Trisiloxane
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Drometrizole TrisiloxaneDescription is coming soon
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateAn absorbent that takes in oils from the skin to reduce the oily sheen. It can also absorb oils from the skincare product itself, resulting in a softer, less greasy product, normally with better spreadability and less tack.
Avobenzone
Est. %0.3
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.
Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene EthoxyethylcyanoacetateDescription is coming soon
Silica
Est. %0.3
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.
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.

Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl BenzoateDescription is coming soon
Acrylates Copolymer
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Acrylates CopolymerA highly functional synthetic ingredient that forms a protective layer on the skin and reduces static buildup. It gives an emollient feel to the product, including a silky after-feel.
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.
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.
Hydroxyacetophenone
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
HydroxyacetophenoneAn antioxidant compound that can be found in many plants, although it is manufactured synthetically for skincare purposes. It can boost the preservative action of other conservants.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateAn antioxidant that protects vulnerable ingredients from the damage caused by ultraviolet radiation, which can also lead to the generation of damaging free radical species.
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic AcidDescription is coming soon
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.
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Trisodium Ethylenediamine DisuccinateA chelating agent that disables harmful heavy metal ions present in skincare.