Anthelios UVAir Serum Sunscreen SPF 50 INCI List & Ingredients | La Roche-Posay

Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This sunscreen from La Roche-Posay lists 30 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 common irritant 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 irritant

Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

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

HydratingScar healingBarrier repairBrighteningAnti-agingReduces irritationGood for oily skinReduces large poresAcne fightingRedness reducingDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
3
AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
4
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
5
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
6
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

30

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, homosalate 7%, ethylhexyl salicylate 5%, octocrylene 7% inactive ingredients: water, glycerin, c15-19 alkane, niacinamide, propanediol, c12-22 alkyl acrylate/hydroxyethylacrylate copolymer, tocopherol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol, cassia alata leaf extract, cetearyl alcohol, citric acid, diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, glyceryl stearate, helianthus annuus seed wax, hydroxyacetophenone, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, jojoba esters, maltodextrin, pentylene glycol, polyglycerin-3, sclerotium gum, sodium hyaluronate, sodium hydroxide, sodium starch octenylsuccinate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate

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Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Is Anthelios UVAir Serum Sunscreen SPF 50 fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Anthelios UVAir Serum 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 UVAir Serum Sunscreen SPF 50 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Anthelios UVAir Serum 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 UVAir Serum Sunscreen SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Anthelios UVAir Serum Sunscreen SPF 50 contains 0 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (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 UVAir Serum Sunscreen SPF 50 against your own profile.