LA
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios UV Pro-Sport Sunscreen SPF 50
SPF 50+ 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-free, fragrance-free silicone-based sport formula with niacinamide; PEG-100/PEG-8 emulsifiers and chlorphenesin/phenoxyethanol modestly raise irritation risk.
◐ 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).
66.0
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1100 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Alcohol-free, fragrance-free silicone-based sport formula with niacinamide; PEG-100/PEG-8 emulsifiers and chlorphenesin/phenoxyethanol modestly raise irritation risk.
Verdict Should you buy it?
A silicone-based SPF 50 sport cream with niacinamide, panthenol and sodium hyaluronate layered into a dimethicone matrix. PEG emulsifiers and chlorphenesin/phenoxyethanol nudge irritation risk up despite the otherwise clean profile.
Pros
- Alcohol-free and fragrance-free
- Niacinamide included in the base
- Silicone film for smooth wear
- Hyaluronate and panthenol for comfort
- Sodium hydroxide–free pH balance via TEA
Cons
- PEG-100 and PEG-8 emulsifiers may sensitize
- Chlorphenesin plus phenoxyethanol preservation
- UV filter list not disclosed
- Heavier silicone feel under makeup
Who it's for: Daily-wear users wanting a silicone-smooth SPF 50 with niacinamide, who don't react to common PEG emulsifiers.
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.
Cream
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·Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate·P-anisic Acid· Sodium Hyaluronate Hyaluronic acid — humectant. ·Triethanolamine·Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate· Panthenol Vitamin B5 — soothing humectant. · Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride·Caprylyl Glycol·Glyceryl Stearate·Inulin Lauryl Carbamate·Peg-100 Stearate·Peg-8 Laurate·Potassium Cetyl Phosphate·Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate·Xanthan Gum·Chlorphenesin·Phenoxyethanol