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La Roche-Posay

Anthelios UV Tone Sunscreen SPF 50 with Niacinamide

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.

Clean, alcohol- and fragrance-free formula with niacinamide, jojoba esters, mild emulsifiers; gentle profile suitable for sensitive skin.

◐ 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).
72.6
Composite
Composite score · independent
Ranks #708 of 1558 in the current catalogue. Clean, alcohol- and fragrance-free formula with niacinamide, jojoba esters, mild emulsifiers; gentle profile suitable for sensitive skin.
Composite is a weighted blend: UV 25% · Modernity 10% · Sensitivity 15% · Environment 10% · Elegance 15% · Health 25%.
Verdict Should you buy it?

The gentlest of the US Anthelios cream line, pairing niacinamide with the brand's simple glycerin and C15-19 alkane base. Fragrance-free and alcohol-free, with a short emulsifier and preservative set.

Pros
  • Niacinamide for tone evenness
  • Fragrance-free and alcohol-free
  • Streamlined ingredient list
  • Jojoba esters add soft skin feel
  • Mild emulsifier system
Cons
  • UV filters not declared in supplied INCI
  • No PA rating provided
  • Moderate filter-modernity score
  • Single SPF 50 cream texture only

Who it's for: Sensitive or reactive skin seeking a quiet niacinamide SPF 50 cream without fragrance, alcohol or unusual additives.

01 Score breakdown
UV protection How well the product blocks UVA + UVB across the spectrum at the stated SPF/PA. 60
Filter modernity Penalises legacy filters (octinoxate, oxybenzone); rewards photostable next-gen filters. 50
Sensitivity safety Risk for reactive skin — fragrance, alcohol, known sensitisers. 82
Reef / env. safety Reef toxicity, biodegradability of UV filters and surfactants. 100
Cosmetic elegance Spread, finish, white-cast, comfort on skin. 72
Health safety Endocrine concerns, systemic absorption signals across the formula. 78
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) 26 ingredients
MODERN FILTER 0 LEGACY FILTER 0 MINERAL FILTER 0 ADDED FRAGRANCE 0 NATURAL FRAGRANCE 0 ALCOHOL 0 WATCH 0 ACTIVE 4
Water· Glycerin Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·C15-19 Alkane· Niacinamide Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening. ·Propanediol·C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer· Tocopherol Vitamin E — antioxidant. ·Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate·Cetearyl Alcohol·Sclerotium Gum·Hydroxyacetophenone·Caprylyl Glycol·Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate·Glyceryl Stearate·Jojoba Esters·Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera·Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate·Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate·Pentylene Glycol·Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate·Cassia Alata Leaf Extract·Maltodextrin·Sodium Hydroxide·Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride· Polyglycerin-3 Humectant — the workhorse hydrator. ·Citric Acid
Source: brand-published INCI. Last verified 19 Jun 2026. Show in detail
01 Water Water
02 Glycerin ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
03 C15-19 Alkane C15-19 Alkane
04 Niacinamide ACTIVE Vitamin B3 — barrier + brightening.
05 Propanediol Propanediol
06 C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer
07 Tocopherol ACTIVE Vitamin E — antioxidant.
08 Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
09 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetearyl Alcohol
10 Sclerotium Gum Sclerotium Gum
11 Hydroxyacetophenone Hydroxyacetophenone
12 Caprylyl Glycol Caprylyl Glycol
13 Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate
14 Glyceryl Stearate Glyceryl Stearate
15 Jojoba Esters Jojoba Esters
16 Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera Sunflower Seed Wax
17 Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
18 Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
19 Pentylene Glycol Pentylene Glycol
20 Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate (Oxynex ST)
21 Cassia Alata Leaf Extract Candle Bush Leaf Extract
22 Maltodextrin Maltodextrin
23 Sodium Hydroxide Sodium Hydroxide
24 Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
25 Polyglycerin-3 ACTIVE Humectant — the workhorse hydrator.
26 Citric Acid Citric Acid