La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Anti-Shine Sun Protection Invisible SPF50+
face mist
La Roche-Posay
face mist
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Take the skin testProviding effortless protection for all skin types, the La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anti-Shine Sun Protection Invisible SPF50+ Face Mist delivers broad-spectrum defence from UVA and UVB. The SPF 50 protection is supported by a Mexoplex® filtering system, ensuring optimal shielding from the sun’s harmful rays in a few quick spritzes. Meanwhile, its featherlight texture and undetectable finish protect against excess shine and oils, encouraging a more matte look. Light and cooling, the sunscreen spray also offers up to 24 hours of hydration, perfect for pre- and post-makeup application, with no rubbing in required.
Anthelios Anti-Shine Sun Protection Invisible SPF50+ is a lightweight mist from La Roche-Posay, a brand based in France. It is rated SPF 50+. Its job is UV protection, with the rest of the formula working on hydration. The ingredient list runs to 28 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Silicones in the formula tend to give a smooth, blurred finish and help it grip under makeup. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate and Water, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
It is a chemical (organic-filter) sunscreen, using Homosalate, Octocrylene, Octisalate, Avobenzone, Mexoryl XL and Uvinul T 150. Between them those filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so the formula is broad-spectrum in the meaningful sense: it reaches past 340 nm, where the ageing wavelengths sit. The formula contains a photounstable filter alongside a stabiliser, which is the standard and effective way to keep it from degrading in sunlight.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Water and Dimethicone.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, brightening and tone and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it. One ingredient on the label has not been matched to our database yet, so the analysis above reads a slightly incomplete list.
Use it in the morning. In a routine it goes taken with food. Follow the dose on the pack and check interactions with anything you already take. It carries UV filters, so it belongs in your morning routine.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Regulates sebum production to reduce shine and greasiness
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Chemical (organic) filter system · broad-spectrum through UVA I
Another solvent-filter: modest UVB coverage, mostly there to carry other filters.
Mostly present to stabilise avobenzone rather than for its own modest UVB coverage. Degrades slowly into benzophenone over a product's shelf life.
A weak filter used mainly as a solvent — it dissolves the crystalline filters (avobenzone, oxybenzone) so they can be formulated at all.
The workhorse UVA filter, and the fragile one: it loses a large share of its protection within an hour of sun unless the formula pairs it with a stabiliser such as octocrylene or Tinosorb S.
Oil-soluble and broad-spectrum, with two absorption peaks covering UVB and UVA.
The most efficient UVB absorber available by weight, which is why high-SPF formulas reach SPF 50+ without feeling heavy. Contributes nothing to UVA.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
3rd on the list. Regulation caps it at 7.34%, so it is present at roughly 3.67–7.34%.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Cyano-3,3-Diphenyl Acrylic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Dimethicone
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Azacyclotridecan-2-one, homopolymer
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Diisopropyl sebacate
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
L-histidine, N-beta-alanyl
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
A photounstable filter is present, paired with a stabiliser
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Part of this label has not been matched to our ingredient database, so only what is present is listed — no absence is claimed.
Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Drometrizole Trisiloxane
Nylon-12, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 28 ingredients on the label.
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Dissolves and carries everything else
Forms a film that slows water loss
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Butane, less than 0.1% w/w butadiene
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
3rd on the list. Regulation caps it at 7.34%, so it is present at roughly 3.67–7.34%.
Benzoic acid, 2-hydroxy-, 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl ester
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
2-Cyano-3,3-Diphenyl Acrylic Acid 2-Ethylhexyl Ester
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Dimethicone
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
2-Ethylhexyl salicylate
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Azacyclotridecan-2-one, homopolymer
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Diisopropyl sebacate
11th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
1-[4-(1,1-Dimethylethyl)phenyl]-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)propane-1,3-dione
12th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer is a polymer of Styrene and a monomer consisting of Acrylic Acid, Methacrylic Acid or one of their simple esters.
13th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Benzoic acid, 4-methoxy-
14th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Octane-1,2-diol
15th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
L-histidine, N-beta-alanyl
16th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–3% of the formula.
Dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Phenol,2-(2H-Benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-Methyl-6-(2-Methyl-3-(1,3,3,3-Tetramethyl-1-(Trimethylsilyl)Oxy)-Disiloxanyl)Propyl
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Benzoic acid, 4,4',4''-(1,3,5-triazine-2,4,6-triyltriimino)tris-,tris(2-ethylhexyl) ester; octyl triazone
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 1,2-ethanediyl ester, polymer with methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, (32 mol EO average molar ratio)
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-(1-oxododecyl)-.omega.-hydroxy- (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Phenoxyethanol
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Polymer of acrylic acid ester and C10-30 alcohol
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Complex ester of hexaglycerol and polyricinoleic acid
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium chloride
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
28th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-(4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl)-2H-benzopyran-6-ol; .alpha.-tocopherol; Vitamin E
These are printed on the label but have not been linked to an ingredient record yet, so they are excluded from the analysis above.
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BUTANE, WATER, HOMOSALATE, OCTOCRYLENE, GLYCERIN, DIMETHICONE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, NYLON-12, DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, P-ANISIC ACID, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, CARNOSINE, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, DISODIUM EDTA, DROMETRIZOLE TRISILOXANE, ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE, METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, PEG-32, PEG-8 LAURATE, PHENOXYETHANOL, POLY C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE, POLYGLYCERYL-6 POLYRICINOLEATE, SODIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TOCOPHEROL.
SODIUM HYALURONATE.
Spray at a minimum of 15cm from face. Spray evenly onto face but don't spray more than 3 seconds at the same place. Close and protect the eyes and the mouth during the application. Do not intentionally inhale. Wipe excess product from the eyes and mouth. Re-apply frequently and generously to maintain protection, especially after swimming, perspiring or towelling. Avoid eye area, in case of contact with eyes, rinse them immediately and thoroughly.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Peg-8 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
No — it contains Dimethicone, Cyclohexasiloxane, Drometrizole Trisiloxane.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it in the morning, taken with food.
It lists 28 ingredients, of which 7 are recorded as actives.
La Roche-Posay, a brand based in France.
It filters UV with Homosalate (homosalate), Octocrylene (octocrylene), Octisalate (ethylhexyl salicylate), Avobenzone (butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane), Mexoryl XL (drometrizole trisiloxane), Uvinul T 150 (ethylhexyl triazone).
Yes. Its filters cover UVB, UVA II and UVA I, so protection reaches past 340 nm into the deep-UVA range associated with ageing and pigmentation.
Unlikely. It filters with organic (chemical) filters only, which dissolve into the formula rather than sitting on the surface, so they do not leave a white cast.
It contains none of the filters named in the Hawaii and Key West reef legislation (oxybenzone and octinoxate). "Reef safe" is not a regulated term, so treat that as a fact about the filter list rather than a certification.
Yes. Let it set for a couple of minutes before foundation so it does not pill, and reapply over makeup with a stick or powder rather than rubbing more in.
Every two hours of sun exposure, and immediately after swimming, sweating heavily or towelling off.
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