Anthelios Kids Gentle Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50 INCI List & Ingredients | La Roche-Posay

Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This sunscreen from La Roche-Posay lists 32 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula

Phenoxyethanol · irritant · mediumKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol

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

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

Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairScar healingAnti-agingBrighteningReduces irritationRedness reducingAcne fightingGood for oily skinReduces large poresDark spots

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
3
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
4
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
5
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
6
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

32

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, homosalate 13%, ethylhexyl salicylate 5%, octocrylene 10% inactive ingredients: water, dimethicone, glycerin, styrene/acrylates copolymer, poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, polymethylsilsesquioxane, acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, niacinamide, silica, caprylyl methicone, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol, chlorphenesin, diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, glyceryl stearate, inulin lauryl carbamate, p-anisic acid, panthenol, peg-100 stearate, peg-8 laurate, phenoxyethanol, potassium cetyl phosphate, sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, sodium hyaluronate, tocopherol, triethanolamine, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, xanthan gum

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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 IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Is Anthelios Kids Gentle Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50 fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Anthelios Kids Gentle Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50'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 Kids Gentle Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Anthelios Kids Gentle Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50'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 Kids Gentle Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Anthelios Kids Gentle Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50 contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Kids Gentle Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50 against your own profile.