Anthelios Ultra Cover SPF 60 INCI List & Ingredients | La Roche-Posay

Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This sunscreen from La Roche-Posay lists 31 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula

Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
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

HydratingScar healingAnti-agingBrighteningGood for oily skinDark spotsBarrier repairAcne fightingReduces large poresReduces irritationRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

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

Full Ingredient List

31

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, glycerin, octocrylene, propylene glycol, niacinamide, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, dimethicone, ethylhexyl triazone, silica, vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, potassium cetyl phosphate, drometrizole trisiloxane, peg-100 stearate, stearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, triethanolamine, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, phenoxyethanol, phenylethyl resorcinol, caprylyl glycol, poloxamer 338, capryloyl salicylic acid, tocopherol, xanthan gum, disodium edta, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, sodium benzoate, benzyl alcohol

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5propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Anthelios Ultra Cover SPF 60 contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Anthelios Ultra Cover SPF 60 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Anthelios Ultra Cover SPF 60 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Anthelios Ultra Cover SPF 60'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 Ultra Cover SPF 60 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Anthelios Ultra Cover SPF 60 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 Ultra Cover SPF 60 against your own profile.