Anthelios Anti-imperfections SPF50+ INCI List & Ingredients | La Roche-Posay

Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This sunscreen from La Roche-Posay lists 36 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula

Homosalate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

Good for oily skinScar healingAcne fightingHydratingBrighteningBarrier repairAnti-agingReduces large poresRedness reducingReduces irritationDark spots

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
3
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
4
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
5
ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.
6
Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
7
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
8
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

36

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, homosalate, silica, octocrylene, ethylhexyl salicylate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl triazone, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, niacinamide, drometrizole trisiloxane, glycerin, pentylene glycol, dicaprylyl ether, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, styrene/acrylates copolymer, tocopherol, potassium cetyl phosphate, perlite, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, aluminum hydroxide, caprylyl glycol, inulin lauryl carbamate, isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate, p-anisic acid, peg-8 laurate, salicylic acid, silica silylate, sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, titanium dioxide, triethanolamine, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, xanthan gum, zinc pca

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Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Is Anthelios Anti-imperfections SPF50+ fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Anthelios Anti-imperfections SPF50+'s listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is Anthelios Anti-imperfections SPF50+ paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Anthelios Anti-imperfections SPF50+'s listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Anthelios Anti-imperfections SPF50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Anthelios Anti-imperfections SPF50+ contains 4 flagged allergens and 0 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Anthelios Anti-imperfections SPF50+ against your own profile.