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La Roche-Posay

Anthelios Ka SPF 50+

Sunscreen · 50ml

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7 of 33 ingredients flagged

Drying alcohol
Alcohol Denat
Silicone
Dimethicone
Fungal acne trigger
Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Oil/Soybean Oil, Palmitic Acid, Peg-100 Stearate
Potential irritant
Alcohol Denat

Key ingredientsModern UV filter

Ingredients

In label order. Tap one to learn what it does.

  1. 1Aqua (Water)

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

    Softens and smooths with a lightweight feel.

  3. 3Glycerin

    A skincare MVP. Draws water into skin and supports the barrier.

  4. 4Ethylhexyl Salicylate

    Chemical UV filter that absorbs sunlight before it damages skin.

  5. 5Titanium Dioxide [Nano]/Titanium Dioxide
  6. 6Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine

    A photostable, newer-generation UV filter with broad protection.

  7. 7Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane

    Chemical UV filter that absorbs sunlight before it damages skin.

  8. 8Alcohol DenatDrying alcoholPotential irritant

    Makes products feel light and dry fast, but can strip and irritate skin when high on the list.

  9. 9Ethyhexyl Triazone
  10. 10DimethiconeSilicone

    Silicone that gives a silky finish and a breathable moisture barrier.

  11. 11Octocrylene

    Chemical UV filter that absorbs sunlight before it damages skin.

  12. 12Pentylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  13. 13Stearic AcidFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  14. 14Potasisum Cetyl Phosphate
  15. 15Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
  16. 16Nylon-12
  17. 17Synthetic Wax
  18. 18Aluminium Hydroxide
  19. 19Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyltauramide/Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

    Gives the product its texture.

  20. 20Caprylyl Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  21. 21Disodium EDTA

    Grabs metal ions so the formula stays stable.

  22. 22Drometrizole Trisiloxane

    A photostable, newer-generation UV filter with broad protection.

  23. 23Glyceryl StearateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  24. 24Glycine Soja Oil/Soybean OilFungal acne trigger

    Nourishing oil, moderately comedogenic.

  25. 25Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
  26. 26Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate
  27. 27Palmitic AcidFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  28. 28Peg-100 StearateFungal acne trigger

    Fatty acid or ester that softens skin. Can feed fungal acne.

  29. 29Phenoxyethanol

    Keeps the product free from bacteria and mould.

  30. 30Stearyl Alcohol

    A waxy, moisturizing "good alcohol". Not drying at all.

  31. 31Terephtalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid
  32. 32Tocopherol

    Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.

  33. 33Triethanolamine

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.