LA
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios Kids Gentle Sunscreen Face and Body Lotion SPF 50
SPF 50+ Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. Sensitive & baby Fragrance-free, low-irritant, baby-safe gentle formulas. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Kids formula but actives not listed; fragrance-free, no alcohol. PEG-rich emulsifier system and chlorphenesin lower health/sensitivity ceiling slightly.
◐ CHEM Chemical filters Chemical filters — Organic filters absorb UV. Cosmetically elegant; filter selection matters. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance or perfume — lower irritation risk for reactive skin. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol).
66.2
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1084 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Kids formula but actives not listed; fragrance-free, no alcohol. PEG-rich emulsifier system and chlorphenesin lower health/sensitivity ceiling slightly.
Verdict Should you buy it?
Kids-targeted lotion that omits actives from the printed INCI; the cosmetic base is fragrance- and alcohol-free with niacinamide, panthenol, and sodium hyaluronate. Polymer film-formers and PEG emulsifiers structure the lotion but introduce chlorphenesin and triethanolamine as sensitivity flags.
Pros
- Fragrance-free and alcohol-free formula
- Niacinamide, panthenol, and sodium hyaluronate for hydration
- Silica and polymer film-formers for smooth application
- Designed for face and body in one product
Cons
- Active sunscreen filters are not disclosed in the supplied INCI
- Chlorphenesin preservative is a sensitization flag
- Triethanolamine and PEG-100 stearate can irritate reactive skin
Who it's for: Caregivers seeking a fragrance- and alcohol-free face-and-body SPF for children, who do not need disclosure of the specific UV filters.
01 Score breakdown
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.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How the formula feels at application — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Lotion
Finish How the formula looks on skin once dry: matte, natural, dewy, or glowy.
Natural
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.
Yes
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) 29 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 5
Water·Dimethicone· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Styrene Acrylates Copolymer·Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate·Polymethylsilsesquioxane·Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Silica·Caprylyl Methicone·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Caprylyl Glycol·Chlorphenesin·Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate·Glyceryl Stearate·Inulin Lauryl Carbamate·P-anisic Acid· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. ·Peg-100 Stearate·Peg-8 Laurate·Phenoxyethanol·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate·Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Triethanolamine·Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate·Xanthan Gum