LA
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios UV Pro-Sport Invisible Spray Sunscreen SPF 45
SPF 45 Invisible No white cast — chemical/hybrid filters that disappear on skin. US United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.
Alcohol-denat as primary vehicle plus full homosalate/octocrylene/avobenzone load — invisible matte finish but harsh on sensitive skin and high EDC concern.
◐ 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.
53.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1488 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol-denat as primary vehicle plus full homosalate/octocrylene/avobenzone load — invisible matte finish but harsh on sensitive skin and high EDC concern.
Verdict Should you buy it?
An SPF 45 chemical spray using avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate and octocrylene in an alcohol-denat carrier for a fast-drying matte finish. The alcohol vehicle and high octocrylene load drive a low sensitivity-safety score.
Pros
- Quick-drying invisible matte finish
- Fragrance-free formulation
- Slim emollient base feels light
- Vitamin E and a stabilizer for the filter blend
Cons
- Alcohol denat as primary vehicle
- Octocrylene raises EDC concern
- Homosalate at 10% in the filter load
- Spray format risks uneven coverage
Who it's for: Active wearers who prioritize an invisible matte feel over gentleness and are comfortable with an alcohol-heavy chemical spray.
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.
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.
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.
No
04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 15 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 1 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 1
Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation. · Alcohol Denat. Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts. ·Isopropyl Myristate·Dicaprylyl Carbonate·Diisopropyl Sebacate·Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Citric Acid·Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate·Glycine Soja Oil·Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate·Pentylene Glycol· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate·Water
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene LEGACY FILTER Avobenzone — UVA filter, needs stabilisation.
02 Alcohol Denat. ALCOHOL Drying short-chain alcohol — can compromise the skin barrier and disturb the film if used in high amounts.
06 Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer Ethylenediamine/Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
11 Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate