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La Roche-Posay

Anthelios Anti-Glanz Spray Invisible SPF 50+

SPF 50+ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. EU Europe global Formulation variant: global. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Invisible matte spray with Mexoryl XL, avobenzone, octocrylene; fragrance and butane propellant prevent higher sensitivity score.

◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. ((· BS Broad spectrum Broad spectrum — Blocks UVA + UVB across the full sun-damage spectrum. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
72.3
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #734 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Invisible matte spray with Mexoryl XL, avobenzone, octocrylene; fragrance and butane propellant prevent higher sensitivity score.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

An alcohol-free chemical aerosol spray using homosalate, octocrylene, avobenzone, Mexoryl XL, and ethylhexyl triazone for an invisible matte finish. Butane is the propellant and parfum sits in the base, which sets the sensitivity ceiling.

Pros
  • Alcohol-free
  • Mexoryl XL and ethylhexyl triazone add modern coverage
  • Invisible matte finish suits oilier skin
  • Silica silylate helps control shine
  • Spray format covers larger areas quickly
Cons
  • Contains parfum
  • Butane propellant raises inhalation and flammability concerns
  • No declared PA rating

Who it's for: Oily or combination skin using SPF on body or scalp who want an invisible matte spray and accept an aerosol propellant and fragrance.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 85
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 70
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 55
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 85
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 78
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 62
02 Composition · key UV filters 5 filters resolved
UVB 290–320nm UVB (290–320nm) — covered UVA-II 320–340nm UVA-II (320–340nm) — covered UVA-I 340–400nm UVA-I (340–400nm) — covered
Homosalate Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Octocrylene Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Avobenzone Legacy Older organic filter. Photostable in combination; some literature concerns.
Mexoryl XL Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
Uvinul T 150 Modern Next-gen photostable filter; low irritation profile.
03 At-a-glance facts
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid blends both.
Chemical
Broad spectrum Protects across both UVA and UVB ranges. UVA causes aging and deeper damage; UVB causes burns.
Yes
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Spray
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Matte
Tinted Adds sheer pigment (iron oxides) that masks the white cast common to mineral filters and gives a skin-tone finish.
No
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' differs — may contain masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
No
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Does not refer to fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl alcohol, which are emollients.
Yes
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 35 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 2 LEGACY FILTER 3 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 1 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Butane·Water· Homosalate Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature. · Octocrylene Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time. · Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Dimethicone·Ethylhexyl (pending review)·Salicylate (pending review)·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Nylon-12·Diisopropyl Sebacate· Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. ·Styrene Acrylates Copolymer·P-anisic Acid·Caprylyl Glycol·Carnosine·Cyclohexasiloxane·Disodium Edta· Drometrizole Trisiloxane Mexoryl XL · Ethylhexyl Triazone Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter. ·Honey·Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer·PEG-32·Peg-8 Laurate·Pentylene Glycol·Phenoxyethanol·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate·Propylene Glycol·Silica Silylate·Sodium Chloride·Sodium Saccharin· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. · Parfum Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive. ·Ingredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients (pending review)
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Butane Butane
02 Water Water
03 Homosalate LEGACY FILTER Homosalate — legacy UVB filter; endocrine literature.
04 Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Octocrylene — degrades to benzophenone over time.
05 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
06 Dimethicone Dimethicone
07 Ethylhexyl Pending review
08 Salicylate Pending review
09 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
10 Nylon-12 Nylon-12
11 Diisopropyl Sebacate Diisopropyl Sebacate
12 Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
13 Styrene Acrylates Copolymer Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer
14 P-anisic Acid p-Anisic Acid
15 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
16 Carnosine Carnosine
17 Cyclohexasiloxane Cyclohexasiloxane
18 Disodium Edta Disodium EDTA
19 Drometrizole Trisiloxane MODERN FILTER Mexoryl XL
20 Ethylhexyl Triazone MODERN FILTER Uvinul T 150 — high-efficiency UVB filter.
21 Honey Honey
22 Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
23 PEG-32 PEG-32
24 Peg-8 Laurate PEG-8 Laurate
25 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
26 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
27 Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
28 Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate
29 Propylene Glycol Propylene Glycol
30 Silica Silylate
31 Sodium Chloride Sodium Chloride
32 Sodium Saccharin Sodium Saccharin
33 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
34 Parfum ADDED FRAGRANCE Synthetic fragrance blend — a common irritant. Composition is a trade secret; can include dozens of compounds. Avoid if your skin is reactive.
35 Ingredients subject to change at manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients Pending review