Anthelios XL Ultra-Light Sunscreen Mist SPF 50+ INCI List & Ingredients | La Roche-Posay

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This sunscreen from La Roche-Posay lists 32 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

5 known allergens in this formula

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
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: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin

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

Benefits

HydratingAnti-agingScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
3
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

32

INCI (full list, INCI order): butane, water, homosalate, dicaprylyl ether, octocrylene, ethylhexyl salicylate, dimethicone, styrene/acrylates copolymer, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, drometrizole trisiloxane, peg-30 dipolyhydroxystearate, nylon-12, dicaprylyl carbonate, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, cyclohexasiloxane, polymethylsilsesquioxane, p-anisic acid, caprylyl glycol, disodium edta, disteardimonium hectorite, dodecene, ethylhexyl triazone, isododecane, lauryl peg/ppg-18/18 methicone, peg-8 laurate, phenoxyethanol, poloxamer 407, poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, propylene carbonate, sodium chloride, tocopherol, parfum

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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 Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Does Anthelios XL Ultra-Light Sunscreen Mist SPF 50+ contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Anthelios XL Ultra-Light Sunscreen Mist SPF 50+ with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Anthelios XL Ultra-Light Sunscreen Mist SPF 50+ paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Anthelios XL Ultra-Light Sunscreen Mist 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 XL Ultra-Light Sunscreen Mist SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Anthelios XL Ultra-Light Sunscreen Mist SPF 50+ contains 5 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 XL Ultra-Light Sunscreen Mist SPF 50+ against your own profile.