Anthelios Wet Skin Gel SPF 50+ INCI List & Ingredients | La Roche-Posay

Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This sunscreen from La Roche-Posay lists 36 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant 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.

3 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Acrylates copolymer · nail_product · mediumKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.

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 healingBarrier repairAnti-agingBrighteningReduces irritation

Key Ingredients

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

Full Ingredient List

36

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, isopropyl palmitate, alcohol denat., bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, dicaprylyl ether, ethylhexyl triazone, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, diisopropyl adipate, diisopropyl sebacate, glycerin, propanediol, triethanolamine, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, dimethicone, tocopherol, oxidized starch acetate, copernicia cerifera cera, oryza sativa cera, c12-22 alkyl acrylate/hydroxyethylacrylate copolymer, acrylates copolymer, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, caprylyl glycol, carrageenan, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, disodium phosphate, drometrizole trisiloxane, hydroxyacetophenone, hydroxyethylcellulose, polysorbate 60, sodium chloride, sodium phosphate, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, xanthan gum, parfum

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3alcohol denat.

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Anthelios Wet Skin Gel 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 Wet Skin Gel SPF 50+ with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Anthelios Wet Skin Gel SPF 50+ paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Anthelios Wet Skin Gel 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 Wet Skin Gel SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Anthelios Wet Skin Gel SPF 50+ contains 3 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 Wet Skin Gel SPF 50+ against your own profile.