A well-validated face sunscreen with strong UVA-focused protection and a credible anti-dark-spot angle, but the high alcohol content makes it a less universal choice for dry or reactive skin.
Scored for skin — based on what its ingredients contribute.
What it may help with
Whether it provides direct protection against UV radiation.
From Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, TEREPHTHALYLIDENE DICAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID, Ethylhexyl Triazone
Whether the ingredient helps increase the skin’s water content — humectants that attract water, ingredients that reduce water loss, or ones that make skin feel less dry.
Whether it can help visible signs of aging — fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, or photoaging.
From Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Hydroxyacetophenone
Whether it can improve smoothness and surface texture — roughness, flaking, clogged pores, or unevenness. Exfoliating acids, retinoids, and smoothing moisturizers may score here.
Whether it can calm the skin — linked to less redness, irritation, discomfort, or visible reactivity.
Things to watch
Risk of short-term irritation — stinging, burning, dryness, redness, or discomfort. Common for strong actives, acids, retinoids, fragrances, and harsh surfactants.
Whether it can make skin more sensitive to sunlight, raising the risk of sunburn or UV-related irritation. Relevant for some exfoliating acids, retinoids, and certain plant-derived ingredients.
From Citric Acid
Whether it can weaken or damage the skin barrier — harsh surfactants, strong exfoliants, high alcohol content, or overuse-prone actives.
From Alcohol Denat., Citric Acid
Whether it may sting or irritate around the eyes. Relevant for sunscreens, fragrances, acids, surfactants, and volatile ingredients.
From Alcohol Denat., Citric Acid
Whether it has meaningful potential to be absorbed into the body at levels that may matter biologically. Most cosmetic ingredients score low unless there is known concern or high exposure.
From Triethanolamine
GOOD · 11
NEUTRAL · 17
A face sunscreen from La Roche-Posay's Anthelios line that combines very high SPF with ultra-long UVA protection and anti-dark-spot positioning. The manufacturer ingredient list matches the exact product variant and shows a modern multi-filter sunscreen with Melasyl, Mexoryl 400, humectants, and no added fragrance. The main uncertainty is tolerance: the formula contains Alcohol Denat. high in the list, which may not suit very dry or easily irritated skin.
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