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La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Fluid Face Sunscreen SPF 40
La Roche-Posay

Anthelios Mineral Tinted Fluid Face Sunscreen SPF 40

SPF 40 Tinted Iron-oxide pigment masks white cast with a sheer skin-tone finish. United States us-fda Formulation variant: us-fda. Region-specific reformulations are tracked as separate products.

Mineral with iron oxides limits white-cast and is sensitive-skin friendly; texture slightly heavy from talc/silica but tint helps tone matching.

MIN Mineral filters Mineral filters — Physical filters (ZnO, TiO2) sit on top and reflect UV. Reef-safer and super gentle. F F-FREE Fragrance-free Fragrance-free — No added fragrance — lower irritation risk if your skin's reactive. A A-FREE Alcohol-free Alcohol-free — No drying short-chain alcohols (denatured / SD alcohol). TINT Tinted Tinted — Adds sheer colour — kills white cast and gives a skin-tone finish.
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65.5
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #1131 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Mineral with iron oxides limits white-cast and is sensitive-skin friendly; texture slightly heavy from talc/silica but tint helps tone matching.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%. That's the recipe.
01 The score breakdown
UV protection How hard it blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 48
Filter modernity Dings legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen ones. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, and known sensitisers. 72
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity plus how biodegradable the UV filters and surfactants are. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, and how it actually feels on skin. 60
Health safety Endocrine concerns and systemic absorption signals across the whole formula. 75
03 The facts, at a glance
Protection
Filter type Mineral filters (zinc oxide, titanium dioxide) sit on skin and reflect UV. Chemical filters absorb UV. Hybrid runs both.
Mineral
Broad spectrum Covers both UVA and UVB. UVA drives aging and deeper damage; UVB gives you burns.
No
Formulation & feel
Texture How it feels going on — milk, gel, cream, spray, stick, essence, lotion, powder, or cushion.
Cream
Finish How it looks 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.
Yes
Fragrance-free No synthetic perfume added. Not FDA-defined in the US; the EU requires 'Parfum' + the 26 named allergens on the label. 'Unscented' is different — it can hide masking fragrance. Botanical oils still scent.
Yes
Alcohol-free No drying short-chain alcohols (alcohol denat., SD alcohol, ethanol). Doesn't mean fatty alcohols like cetyl or stearyl — those are emollients.
Yes
Verdict Is it worth it?

Mineral fluid with iron oxides for tone-matching and visible-light defense, in a fragrance- and alcohol-free base. Talc and silica add a matte finish, though the texture skews dense and active filters are not declared in the supplied INCI.

Pros
  • Iron oxides add visible-light defense and tint
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
  • Niacinamide for barrier support
  • Talc and silica for matte finish
Cons
  • Active mineral filters are not disclosed in the supplied INCI
  • Talc-forward texture can feel heavy on dry skin
  • SPF 40 sits below the SPF 50 daily benchmark

Who it's for: Sensitive-skin buyers wanting a fragrance- and alcohol-free tinted mineral fluid with visible-light defense, accepting a denser feel.

04 Full ingredient list (INCI) 37 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 1 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 2
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 2026. Show in detail
01 Isohexadecane Isohexadecane
02 Water Water
03 Dimethicone Dimethicone
04 Triethylhexanoin Triethylhexanoin
05 C15-19 Alkane C15-19 Alkane
06 Silica Silica
07 C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
08 Caprylyl Methicone Caprylyl Methicone
09 Butyloctyl Salicylate LEGACY FILTER Salicylate-class booster; supports avobenzone.
10 Iron Oxides Iron Oxides
11 Aluminum Stearate Aluminum Stearate
12 Dicaprylyl Carbonate Dicaprylyl Carbonate
13 Dicaprylyl Ether Dicaprylyl Ether
14 Talc Talc
15 Dimethicone/Peg-10/15 Crosspolymer Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer
16 Alumina Alumina
17 Polyhydroxystearic Acid Polyhydroxystearic Acid
18 Peg-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
19 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
20 Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer
21 Aluminum Hydroxide Aluminum Hydroxide
22 Stearic Acid Stearic Acid
23 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
24 Phenoxyethanol Phenoxyethanol
25 Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium Sulfate
26 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
27 Triethoxycaprylylsilane Triethoxycaprylylsilane
28 Disteardimonium Hectorite Disteardimonium Hectorite
29 Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate (Oxynex ST)
30 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
31 Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
32 Propylene Carbonate Propylene Carbonate
33 Cassia Alata Leaf Extract Candle Bush Leaf Extract
34 Maltodextrin Maltodextrin
35 Dipropylene Glycol Dipropylene Glycol
36 Sodium Citrate Sodium Citrate
37 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride