La Roche-Posay® Anthelios XL Ultra Light SPF50+ Reviews

I am really impressed with this ugh it does have a “sunscreeny” odor it is not offensive and not overwhelming. The consistency is very thin and does tend to separate a touch and I would suggest giving it a good shake before opening. I quite often react or break out with sunscreen on my face but I had no issues with this at all. The product sat nicely under my makeup and I actually used it instead of a primer or moisturiser and it held up well. Though summer has not quite hit yet I am very fair and burn basically at the sight of sun but this was lovely to use and worked well in the lead up to summer. The packaging is very clean and crisp, thought the bottle is very small. I do think a little will go a long way however so this should last you a season at which point you would probably want to buy a new bottle any. One small gripe is that I could not easily find an expiry date on this which when it comes to sunscreen is important. On further inspection there is an expiry indicator but it means downloading a QRcode scanning app and scanning said code before being able to determine the expiry. On attempting to scan the code it was also too small to even be able to read it. Saving grace is that there is an expiry on the box however you would have to keep the box which is also impractical.

Wow what can I say but wow!!

Easy to use, no smell, and doesn’t leave that sunscreen feeling.

Having always used the Mecca save face spf30 facial sunscreen it was nice to give this a go and have something I swear by as a comparison and I can say it did not fail.

It’s super runny so be aware when you use you don’t need to squeeze the bottle and you only need a small amount as it smooths on to your face really well. Make sure to give it a good shake before you use or it seperates though.

I trialled this both with makeup and without and lucky it sinks into your skin well so works amazing under makeup and does not effect how your makeup goes on.

While it’s a small bottle for $34 it goes a long way so price wise id say it’s very reasonable. Bottle is very boring looking not really a beauty looking product but nothing that would make me turn away.

I think this product is amazing and will work well for my skin over summer saving it from any damage.

I was excited to be selected for the La-Roche Posay trial team but unfortunately due to a delivery mishap I didn't receive my product in time to review it properly. The Anthelios XL Ultra Light sounded right up my alley though so I decided to go pick it up myself and I'm so glad I did.

I purchased the Ultra Light from Life Pharmacy who stocks a large range of La Roche-Posay products. I was initially surprised by the size of the sunscreen as for the price point and the 'XL' in the product name I admit I was expecting something a little bigger (even though the product size is clearly labelled as 50ml, something I managed not to notice!). After using it even the first time I realised the benefits to a smaller product sizing. Firstly, your beauty products do have an expiration date, so less chance of expiring sunscreen! Secondly, the compact size is really convenient. My regular sunscreen is a large tube which fits well in a beach tote but takes up a fair amount of space in a standard handbag, whereas the 50ml Ultra Light is palm-size and slips in easily.

It's no surprise the formula of the sunscreen itself really does have a thin conscistency that absorbs easily and feels "ultra light" on the skin. A little goes a long way, and after application my skin felt and looked hydrated but not greasy. I've had acne-prone skin for years which is now combination, so I like a good moisture hit but I hate the feel of traditional sunscreens that clog the pores and feel heavy on my skin. Instead the Ultra Light feels like a nice moisturising product. I love that it is also fragrance-free as I feel adding fragrances to skincare products like sunscreen is really unnecessary.

The fact that Ultra Light is also broad spectrum SPF 50 has me sold on this and I can see this becoming a firm staple for me over summer.

I *thought* I shook the bottle really well, might be just me.

It says "New Ultra-light texture. Nude-skin effect fluid. Non-greasy, invisible finish."

I found the texture to be similar to runny PVA and even smells a bit like it. (It claims to be fragrance-free so it might just naturally smell like that?)

On first application it does feel slightly greasy - to be honest all sunscreens feel greasy to me. But after being outside for a bit that sort of disappears. Probably needs time to work itself into the skin. The slight shine from application will disappear too and it does feel light.

I don't really have much to say about this product. Good or bad. I used it for about a week. It's a good sunscreen I guess. I liked the fact that it doesn't have that usual sunscreen smell and that it doesn't seem to sit on top of the skin. The packaging annoys me because its so runny that way more comes out when you use it than you actually want or need, so there wastage.

I was excited to get a sample of La Roche-Posay® Anthelios XL Ultra Light SPF50+ to review. I have fair, freckled, sensitive skin, so a high SPF product designed for skin like mine appealed.

At 50ml, the trial container is small enough to fit in your handbag, and a little goes a long way. The product is a thin liquid consistency, but felt slightly gritty and greasy when it went on. The feeling did linger and I probably wouldn't purchase this product because of that.

I used this on several sunny days and didn't burn, so it's more effective for me than normal sunblock products.

All in all, I did find this product effective, and for sensitive skin it's great to have options, but I didn't think the downsides were worth it.

My skin is super sensitive and prone to breakouts and irritation. Because of this I am super weary about putting anything on my face and don't like to face the consequences. I have even been known to skip the sunscreen because id rather deal with a bit of sunburn than more dermatitis on my face.

I was very excited and a little scared to give this a try but I have been pleasantly surprised. It is very thin, which means that it rubs in really nicely and a little goes a long way. It is similar to a body shop facial sunscreen/moisturiser that I have used before in consistency. This also meant that it was very easy to get out of the bottle which is a bit of a top tip, to be careful of excess lotion.

I didn't get sunburnt at all while using this, so it did work really well. I am pretty pale and burn easily so it gets a big tick. I am acually on holiday in Costa Rica where it is so hot and it has even passed the swim and sweat test!

Also thankfully I didn't break out either, which is a bit of a miracle. I think mybe because it is so light it didn't block my pores and I has no adverse reaction due to the lack of sls's and parabens.

The bottle is small and cute and compact. The colours look fresh and not overbearing. It looks different to other sunscreens but that is not a bad thing. Doesn't have distinct smell being fragrance free so not overpowering.

Because you have to use so little of this to get good coverage, the price isn't an issue for me. I feel it will last the same time as other similar products. The fact that it didn't adversely affect my face at all is a game changer and I will be repurchasing when I run out.

Let me start by saying this was amazing! Everything about it from the coverage, the smell, the the thickness off the lotion to its effectiveness. I spent a weekend down in the King Country doing sheep docking in wind and sun and my skin afterwards was still soft and clear of any damage. I love how you can notice your skin looks soft and clear like you are looking after it! The only one downside is the smaller size of the bottle and the slightly dearer price, but I think the effectiveness of this product certainly makes up for it and as a suncare product through Summer it is definitely worth its weight in gold!

I wasn't too sure what to expect from this sunscreen, but it blew my expectations out of the water. The liquid consistency made it so easy to apply evenly, and I wasn't left feeling as though I had a heavy white mask on my face. My makeup went on easily, and I didn't feel shiny or as though I was a white face. I have very sensitive skin, and my skin didn't react at all to the product, which is unusual! I would definitely recommend this product.

At first I was a little shocked it was such a little nozzle on the bottle. But once I used it, you definitely only need a small nozzle as the product is quite thin, which some of us are definitely not used to when it comes to sunscreen.

I found the product easy to apply, its thin which makes it easier to apply to your face and to me felt like i was just applying moisturiser. it didn't feel heavy on my skin and for once i didn't come up with spots or anything either. It's not greasy like most sunscreens which I quite liked.

I wore it several times in one week to see if there was a difference and not once did it cause a reaction, and i didnt get sunburnt which lately has been a concern with the spring sun (when its out).

It doesn't really have a fragrance either which i quite liked as i find normal sunscreens etc have a bit of a funky smell to them.... but this has been fantastic.

The bottle is a unique shape and size which means its easier to find in the mornings when getting ready too! I love the fact the bottle is small as it means it will be easy to travel etc with too, as you can just pop it in your handbag etc.

Only issue I have with the bottle is you cant really see how much is left in the bottle.