SPF 50 Anthelios Age Correct INCI List & Ingredients | La Roche-Posay

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This sunscreen from La Roche-Posay lists 31 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 3 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate). 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
Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Benzyl benzoate · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
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

Scar healingAnti-agingHydratingBrighteningGood 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, niacinamide, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, dimethicone, ethylhexyl triazone, silica, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, potassium cetyl phosphate, drometrizole trisiloxane, peg-100 stearate, stearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate, capryloyl salicylic acid, caprylyl glycol, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, phenoxyethanol, phenylethyl resorcinol, poloxamer 338, tocopherol, triethanolamine, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, xanthan gum, parfum

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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 SPF 50 Anthelios Age Correct contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 3 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, benzyl alcohol, benzyl benzoate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat SPF 50 Anthelios Age Correct with caution and patch test before full use.

Is SPF 50 Anthelios Age Correct paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in SPF 50 Anthelios Age Correct'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 SPF 50 Anthelios Age Correct suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. SPF 50 Anthelios Age Correct 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 SPF 50 Anthelios Age Correct against your own profile.