La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anti-Imperfections Gel-Cream SPF50+

THE CLAIM

Is a facial sunscreen for oily and acne-prone skin with a risk of UV-induced marks.

This all-encompassing product contains broad spectrum protection (UVA-PF 21, UVB, infrared and pollution) to protect the skin from intense sunlight, as well as salicylic acid and niacinamide to address existing imperfections and prevent UV-induced marks.

The addition of La Roche-Posay thermal water provides antioxidant and calming benefits to the skin. Finally, the exclusive AIRLICIUM™ Technology, which contains mattifying microparticles, absorbs sebum and repels sweat to create a long-lasting matte finish.

XL-PROTECT™ provides very high, photostable, broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection. Optimal SPF 50+ provides increased protection against UVA rays (higher than the European requirement for suncare products) thanks to XL-Protect, a ray-filtering technology, combined with La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water, a soothing antioxidant.

FULL INGREDIENTS

AQUA / WATER, HOMOSALATE, SILICA, OCTOCRYLENE, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE, BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL, METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE, NIACINAMIDE, DROMETRIZOLE TRISILOXANE, GLYCERIN, PENTYLENE, GLYCOL, DICAPRYLYL ETHER, ALUMINUM STARCH, OCTENYLSUCCINATE, STYRENE / ACRYLATES COPOLYMER, TOCOPHEROL, POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPHATE, PERLITE, ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, INULIN LAURYL CARBAMATE, ISOPROPYL LAUROYL SARCOSINATE, p-ANISIC ACID, PEG-8 LAURATE, SALICYLIC ACID, SILICA SILYLATE, SODIUM DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE, STEARIC ACID, STEARYL ALCOHOL, TEREPHTHALYLIDENE DICAMPHOR SULFONIC ACID, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE [NANO] / TITANIUM DIOXIDE, TRIETHANOLAMINE TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE, XANTHAN GUM, ZINC PCA

** The ingredients list might be changed by the brands without any warning, so please read the ingredients list on the packaging of your product before using.

KEY INGREDIENTS

Anti-aging : Niacinamide & Tocopherol (Vitamin E).

Brightening : Niacinamide.

UV Protection :

Ethylhexyl Triazone (CS), also called Uvinul T 150; Octyltriazone.

Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane (CS), also called Avobenzone.

Octocrylene (CS).

Drometrizole Trisiloxane (CS), also called Mexoryl XL.

Ethylhexyl Salicylate (CS), also called Octyl Salicylate; Octisalate

Homosalate (CS),

Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine (CS), also called Tinosorb S; Bemotrizinol.

Titanium Dioxide (PS) and,

Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid (CS), also called Ecamsule, Mexoryl SX.

** CS : Chemical Sunscreen. PS : Physical Sunscreen

Acne-fighting : Salicylic Acid (BHA).

HOW TO USE

Apply the sunscreen product just before exposure. Re-apply frequently and generously to maintain high levels of protection, especially after swimming, toweling, or perspiring.

Keep in mind that excessive solar exposure is dangerous, and that not even products with very high protection can keep your skin 100% shielded from sun damage.

SKIN TYPE

Suitable for combination, oily & acne-prone skin.

Dry Skin : Glycerin is a powerfully moisturizing. Tocopherol (Vitamin E) is good for skin regeneration & elasticity.

Oily / Acne-prone skin : Salicylic Acid is effective at regulating oil / sebum production. But Stearic Acid can potentially block pores.

Sensitive Skin : Titanium Dioxide is one of physical sunscreen ingredient that suitable for sensitive skin as a UV protection. But if your skin sensitive with Salicylic Acid, please avoid from using this product because it can occur skin irritation at high concentration.

PACKAGING

Comes in a white tube with pump dispenser opening and hygiene cap containing 50ml of sunscreen. Easy to dispense out the sunscreen without mess. The box is full of information.

SCENT / TEXTURE

It’s a white gel-cream texture (between gel and cream) with a very mild scent that I don’t know how to describe but disappears after a while and it does not bother me.

MY THOUGHT

I have combination-oily skin and tried this sunscreen because of my hormonal breakouts. This is my third sunscreen after Klairs Airy Soft UV Essence and Heliocare Gel Oil-Free. La Roche-Posay Anthelios Anti-Imperfections SPF50+ is a hybrid sunscreen since the combination of using both Chemical & Physical sunscreen. 1 from physical sunscreen + 8 from chemical sunscreen. You can check at ‘Key Ingredients’ section at above.

So far, this sunscreen work well on my skin. Apply using 2 fingers rule and reapply every 4 hours every day without skip at my morning routine. The texture for me is a little bit tacky to rub onto my skin but sinks in well after a few minutes without leaving any white cast, greasiness & shiny effect.

Beside that, I love Niacinamide, Vitamin E and Salicylic Acid in this sunscreen. As we know, Niacinamide is very good for brightening effect, Vitamin E good for anti-aging and Salicylic Acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) which is good for acne-fighting agent. So, I highly recommended for acne-prone skin and oily skin to try this sunscreen. It really helps my hormonal acne and I think it’s caused by Salicylic Acid in this product.

The best thing is there was no irritating, redness or itching at all because of this sunscreen. Rating : 4.5/5. Minus 0.5 because of the price. Overall, is awesome!

[DISCLAIMER] I was not paid to review this product. All thoughts are my own personal experience and honest review. Results from the use of product above may vary depending upon the individual and will depend on multiple factors, including your age, gender, skin type and condition, use of other products used, healthy history, lifestyle and diet.