Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis sunscreen from La Roche-Posay lists 31 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.
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
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
Key Ingredients
- 1Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 4ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
31INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: homosalate 15%, octocrylene 7%, ethylhexyl salicylate 5%, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, drometrizole trisiloxane 0.5% inactive ingredients: water, silica, dicaprylyl carbonate, styrene/acrylates copolymer, butyloctyl salicylate, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, nylon-12, peg-100 stearate, glyceryl stearate, perlite, cera alba, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, p-anisic acid, behenyl alcohol, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cassia alata leaf extract, chlorphenesin, diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, disodium edta, maltodextrin, peg-8 laurate, phenoxyethanol, propylene glycol, sodium stearoyl glutamate, t-butyl alcohol, tocopherol, 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 Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Is Anthelios XL Dry Touch Gel Cream SPF 60 fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Anthelios XL Dry Touch Gel Cream SPF 60'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 XL Dry Touch Gel Cream SPF 60 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Anthelios XL Dry Touch Gel Cream 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 XL Dry Touch Gel Cream SPF 60 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Anthelios XL Dry Touch Gel Cream SPF 60 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 XL Dry Touch Gel Cream SPF 60 against your own profile.

