Best La Roche Posay Sunscreen? 878 Reviews of 3 Anthelios Formulas

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Review-analysis guide: 878 customer reviews read on Ulta (October 29, 2026), sorted and counted by us; product details from Amazon listings checked October 29, 2026.

By The Beauty Read · Checked October 29, 2026 · AI-assisted research and editing · Contains Amazon affiliate links

No La Roche Posay sunscreen here won on everything. The Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid SPF 60 (paid link) drew feels-light praise from 46% of 102 usable reviews, a small sample. The Anthelios Mineral Tinted fluid (paid link) drew tint praise from 32% of 139 and the fewest white cast reports (4%). The Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch SPF 60 (paid link) drew the most matte praise (16% of 277), but 49% said it pilled or failed under makeup.

Best La Roche Posay sunscreen: what 878 reviews say

Shopping for a La Roche Posay sunscreen often means choosing between Anthelios formulas that look alike on the shelf but finish very differently. We read 878 Ulta reviews of three La Roche-Posay Anthelios face sunscreens to see how often reviewers said each one felt light, stayed matte, blended in or sat well under makeup, and how often it pilled, left a white cast or stung their eyes: the Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch SPF 60, the Anthelios Mineral Tinted Ultra Light Fluid SPF 50 and the Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid SPF 60. [R-ULT-LRP-CS] [R-ULT-LRP-MT] [R-ULT-LRP-UL] [A1] [A2] [A3]

Clear Skin drew matte praise from 16% of 277 usable reviews and pilling or under-makeup complaints from 49%; 54% gave one or two stars. The Mineral Tinted fluid drew tint praise from 32% of 139 and white cast reports from 4%; 22% gave one or two stars. Ultra Light Fluid drew feels-light praise from 46% of 102 and pilling complaints from 18%; 25% gave one or two stars. [R-ULT-LRP-CS] [R-ULT-LRP-MT] [R-ULT-LRP-UL]

A few reviewers said they did not get sunburned while using it: 6 for Clear Skin, 4 for the tinted fluid and 3 for Ultra Light Fluid. That is what they reported about their own days, not a measure of protection. Every SPF number, filter and water-resistance note here comes from the Amazon listings. [R-ULT-LRP-CS] [R-ULT-LRP-MT] [R-ULT-LRP-UL] [A1] [A2] [A3]

Which reviews we read, and the 360 we set aside

Ulta's pages stop at about the newest 300 reviews. They served 289 of 2,086 shown for Clear Skin, 300 of 2,657 for the Mineral Tinted fluid and 289 of 2,647 for Ultra Light Fluid. We kept 518 of those 878 and set aside 360. We also read 293 Ulta reviews of Anthelios Melt-in Milk SPF 60 and left it out of the comparison: 234 of them (80%) said the product was free or a sample, 181 of those in November 2025, and 11 were repeated, which left only 48. [R-ULT-LRP-CS] [R-ULT-LRP-MT] [R-ULT-LRP-UL]

Two review waves were set aside whole. Mineral Tinted, November 2024: 111 of the 300 reviews Ulta served, 71 of them posted on November 15, 2024, in the earliest month Ulta served; 24 said the product was free, and 4 of the 69 we would otherwise have kept gave one or two stars (6%), against 22% of the 139 we kept. Ultra Light Fluid, August and September 2023: 182 of 289, 117 of them posted on August 24, 2023, the first day Ulta's pages served; only 1 said free, but 8 of the 168 we would otherwise have kept gave one or two stars (5%), against 25% of the 102 we kept. [R-ULT-LRP-MT] [R-ULT-LRP-UL]

We also set aside 47 more that said the product was free, 12 repeated on the same page and 8 about another product or shipping only. We kept the tinted fluid's December 2024 and January 2025 reviews (51, of which the 14 that said free were set aside one by one), because 5 of the 30 kept gave one or two stars, close to the 25 of 109 from later months. Some cautions. The tinted fluid's Ulta page also carries reviews of a separate tinted line in deeper shades; 15 reviews clearly about it were set aside, but other reviewers may not say which one they used. 131 of Clear Skin's 277 usable reviews are from 2021 to 2023. Ultra Light Fluid has only 102 usable reviews. [R-ULT-LRP-CS] [R-ULT-LRP-MT] [R-ULT-LRP-UL]

La Roche Posay Clear Skin sunscreen review, and why it often pills

La Roche-Posay's listing describes Clear Skin Dry Touch as a face sunscreen for oily skin with broad spectrum SPF 60 that absorbs pore-clogging oil, even in heat and humidity. It calls the formula oil-free, non-comedogenic and matte, says it helps reduce shine and won't cause breakouts, and lists it as fragrance free and tested for skin tolerance, even on sensitive skin. The listing does not state water resistance. We link the 1.7 fl oz bottle shipped and sold by Amazon.com. [A1]

Across 277 usable Ulta reviews, 45 (16%) called it matte or said it controls oil, the highest share of the three, 42 (15%) said it feels light, 29 (10%) said it did not break them out and 25 (9%) said they would buy it again. Complaints were larger: 137 (49%) said it pilled, balled up or did not work under makeup, 100 (36%) saw a white, ashy or grey cast and 29 (10%) reported a reaction such as breakouts, burning, itching, redness or a rash. More than half (54%) gave one or two stars. [R-ULT-LRP-CS]

This was not just older reviews. Of 146 usable reviews from 2024 on, 47% mentioned pilling or under-makeup trouble and 40% a white cast, against 52% and 31% of 131 from 2021 to 2023. We cannot tell the cause from the reviews. [R-ULT-LRP-CS]

See La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60, 1.7 fl oz on Amazon (paid link) · This link opens the 1.7 fl oz bottle shipped and sold by Amazon.com.

La Roche Posay tinted sunscreen review: the Mineral Tinted fluid

La Roche-Posay's listing describes this fluid as a 100% mineral tinted face sunscreen with titanium dioxide, broad spectrum SPF 50, with a fast-absorbing, blendable texture, a tinted matte finish and a healthy glow, and a smooth base for makeup. It lists it as fragrance free, water resistant (40 minutes) and recommended for sensitive skin, and names four shades: Tinted, Medium, Medium-Deep and Deep. The names differ by store: Amazon titles it Anthelios Mineral Light Fluid Sunscreen for Face, and Ulta calls it Anthelios Mineral Tinted Ultra Light Face Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50. We link the option shown as Light / 1.7 fl oz, shipped and sold by Amazon.com. [A2] [R-ULT-LRP-MT]

Of 139 usable Ulta reviews, 44 (32%) said the tint evened their skin tone, 34 (24%) said they would buy it again or called it a staple, the highest share of the three, 28 (20%) said it feels light and 26 (19%) said it left no white cast or the tint blended in. Only 5 (4%) saw a white or grey cast. Complaints: 18 (13%) called it greasy, shiny or heavy, 17 (12%) said the tint shade did not match and 15 (11%) disliked the smell, though the listing says fragrance free. [R-ULT-LRP-MT]

See La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Ultra Light Fluid SPF 50, 1.7 fl oz on Amazon (paid link) · This link opens the option shown as Light / 1.7 fl oz at our check, shipped and sold by Amazon.com; Amazon titles it Anthelios Mineral Light Fluid and names four shades, so confirm the shade before you order.

Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid feels the lightest, in a small sample

La Roche-Posay's listing describes Ultra Light Fluid as a lightweight, matte finish fluid with broad spectrum SPF 60, non whitening and fast absorbing, and a smooth base for makeup. It lists it as water resistant (80 minutes), for normal to combination skin, oil free, fragrance free and non comedogenic, tested for skin tolerance even for sensitive skin. We link the 1.7 oz fluid shipped and sold by Amazon.com; the listing marks it non-returnable. [A3]

In 102 usable Ulta reviews, 47 (46%) said it feels light, absorbs or sets fast, the highest share of the three, 20 (20%) said it left no white cast, about the same as the tinted fluid, and 16 (16%) said it works well under makeup. 13 (13%) said it was gentle on sensitive skin, with no reaction or eye sting. Complaints: 18 (18%) said it pilled or did not work under makeup, 16 (16%) saw a white cast and 8 (8%) said it stung or burned their eyes. [R-ULT-LRP-UL]

Of its 81 usable reviews from 2024 on, 3 said the formula changed and they like it less. With 102 usable reviews, a few can move these shares. [R-ULT-LRP-UL]

See La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Fluid Sunscreen SPF 60, 1.7 oz on Amazon (paid link) · This link opens the 1.7 oz fluid shipped and sold by Amazon.com; the listing marks it non-returnable.

La Roche Posay sunscreen under makeup, and which one pills

Makeup was the clearest split in these reviews. 16% of Ultra Light Fluid reviews said it works well under makeup, against 4% for Clear Skin and 4% for the tinted fluid. Pilling or under-makeup complaints ran 49% for Clear Skin, 18% for Ultra Light Fluid and 4% for the tinted fluid. The Mineral Tinted and Ultra Light Fluid listings both describe a smooth base for makeup; the Clear Skin listing does not mention makeup. [R-ULT-LRP-CS] [R-ULT-LRP-MT] [R-ULT-LRP-UL] [A1] [A2] [A3]

How each La Roche Posay sunscreen feels, by skin type

La Roche Posay sunscreen for oily skin: 18 of 46 Clear Skin reviewers who said their skin is oily or combination called it matte or said it controls oil, but 20 of those 46 said it pilled or did not work under makeup. Only 10 Ultra Light Fluid and 5 Mineral Tinted reviewers said their skin is oily or combination, too few to read. [R-ULT-LRP-CS] [R-ULT-LRP-MT] [R-ULT-LRP-UL]

Looking for a La Roche Posay sunscreen for acne prone skin? 10 of 22 Clear Skin reviewers who said they are acne-prone said it did not break them out, and 2 reported a reaction. For Ultra Light Fluid, 5 of 6 said it did not break them out; only 2 tinted fluid reviewers said they are acne-prone. These groups are small. [R-ULT-LRP-CS] [R-ULT-LRP-MT] [R-ULT-LRP-UL]

Skin tone: 10 of 10 Clear Skin and 5 of 7 Ultra Light Fluid reviewers who described medium, tan, brown or dark skin reported a white, ashy or grey cast, against 0 of 3 for the tinted fluid. Sensitive skin: 7 of 10 tinted fluid, 4 of 9 Clear Skin and 4 of 8 Ultra Light Fluid reviewers with sensitive skin or rosacea said it was gentle, with no reaction or eye sting. These groups are small. Greasy, shiny or heavy reports ran 13% for the tinted fluid, 6% for Ultra Light Fluid and 3% for Clear Skin. [R-ULT-LRP-CS] [R-ULT-LRP-MT] [R-ULT-LRP-UL]

Keep reading

• Best mineral sunscreen: CeraVe, La Roche-Posay and Supergoop
• Best moisturizer with SPF: La Roche-Posay, CeraVe and Aveeno
• Best face sunscreen: Supergoop and Tatcha, from 544 Sephora reviews

Frequently asked questions

Does La Roche Posay sunscreen leave a white cast?

It depends on the formula. 100 of 277 usable Clear Skin reviews (36%) reported a white, ashy or grey cast, against 16% for Ultra Light Fluid and 4% for the tinted mineral fluid, though 12% of tinted fluid reviews said the shade did not match. Among reviewers with medium, tan, brown or dark skin, 10 of 10 for Clear Skin reported a cast; that group is small.

Does La Roche Posay sunscreen cause acne?

Few reviewers said so. Reaction reports, which cover breakouts, burning, itching, redness or a rash they blamed on it, ran 10% for Clear Skin (29 of 277), 6% for Ultra Light Fluid and 5% for the tinted fluid. Did-not-break-me-out mentions ran 13% for Ultra Light Fluid, 10% for Clear Skin and 3% for the tinted fluid. The Clear Skin and Ultra Light Fluid listings call them non-comedogenic.

Does La Roche Posay sunscreen burn eyes?

A few reviewers said so. 8 of 102 usable Ultra Light Fluid reviews (8%) said it stung or burned their eyes, against 14 of 277 for Clear Skin (5%) and 1 of 139 for the tinted mineral fluid. Ultra Light Fluid's share comes from a small sample, so read the gap as close rather than a clear difference.

Which Anthelios sunscreen is water resistant?

By the Amazon listings, Ultra Light Fluid SPF 60 is water resistant for 80 minutes and the Mineral Tinted fluid SPF 50 for 40 minutes. The Clear Skin Dry Touch SPF 60 listing does not state water resistance. All three listings describe broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection.