La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50+

Is La Roche-Posay Anthelios chemical or mineral? Based on its published ingredient list, it is a Chemical sunscreen and it is fragrance-free.

Anthelios

La Roche-Posay · SPF 50+

Filter Type
Chemical
Uses organic UV filters that absorb sunlight.
Fragrance-Free
No known fragrance ingredients or common fragrance allergens matched.
❌ Not Recommended for Eczema & Sensitive Skin
  • Contains chemical UV filters: Octisalate, Avobenzone, Ecamsule, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate
Mineral Filters
None detected
Chemical Filters
Octisalate, Avobenzone, Ecamsule, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate
Antioxidant Photostabilizers

Stabilize UV filters, boost SPF, and prevent free radical (ROS) damage — triple-action ingredients

Tocopherol
Fragrance & Allergens
None detected

This tool matches ingredients against known UV filter and allergen names. It is not medical advice — consult a dermatologist for known allergies or skin conditions.

How this classification works

Sunscreen Checker matches every ingredient on the product's published ingredient list against a reference of UV filters, photostabilizers, fragrance allergens, and sensitive-skin exclusion ingredients. The UV filters found in this product: Octisalate, Avobenzone, Ecamsule, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine, Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate, Ethylhexyl Triazone, Methoxypropylamino Cyclohexenylidene Ethoxyethylcyanoacetate. The result reflects what is in the ingredient list — not marketing claims on the packaging. Formulas can change; if you spot a newer ingredient list, you can re-check it here.

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