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

I have very fair and quite sensitive skin and while I can tan slightly I normally burn so I need a good protection high SPF sunscreen that is suitable for our harsh climate therefore I normally only wear sunscreens that are made in NZ. This sunscreen is made in France but offers 50 + protection against both UVA and UVB rays so I was excited to trial this product as it is hard to find a sensitive, ultra thin facial sunscreen.

The sunscreen comes in a 50ml bottle with a thin nozzle. I found the design rather frustrating as the sunscreen is super runny in consistency that sometimes after you shake the bottle and open the lid it can ooze out the top. This would be the only negative I had with this product and is not a flaw of the sunscreen itself. I applied the sunscreen to my face and neck after I had cleansed and moisturisered my face. I then applied my usual make-up. The great thing about this sunscreen is how light it feels on your skin. It absorbs quickly and doesn't leave a white sheen on your face. It's also has a pleasant scent too. I felt like I was using a make up primer rather then a sunscreen.

The verdict: This sunscreen gave great sun protection for over the 2hours timeframe stated on the bottle. ( I wouldn't recommend leaving it longer however as this was something I didn't plan to do). I have used it about half a dozen times before writing this review and so far I haven't been sunburn, had any skin irritation or breakouts. I haven't tried it while exercising or during water activities yet so I can't comment about its effectiveness there.

While it is rather pricey at $31.99 for 50mls I highly recommend this suncreen for sensitive skin types or anyone wanting a high level of protection that feels lovely and light on your skin.

I used this whilst on holiday as I needed a great sunscreen which wouldn’t clog up my pores. But boy wasn’t I in for a treat, this item didn’t protect me from the skin as well as my regular nivea. But also it didn’t prevent clogged pores. If you use your this you’ll get breakouts which isn’t ideal. I thoroughly regret buying this and do not recommend.

The perfect little anti aging weapon against harmful rays!

In a small unobtrusive 50ml bottle, which I love as it feels luxurious, is a sunscreen thats perfect to keep in your handbag for make up free days and in your make up bag at all other times. This dynamite little sunscreen has maximum protection for your face.

After shaking well, the ultra light, non greasy formula absorbs quickly and easily into your skin making it a winner.

It does not leave the traditional shiny sunscreen face like all other sunscreens, it leaves a lovely almost powdered satin finish. This finish made it the perfect base under my foundation.

At SPF 50+, non perfumed and designed for sensitive skin, La Roche-Posay couldn't get any better!

As much as I've tried to get into wearing a dedicated sunscreen on my face I've never managed it. The scent, the thick texture, the way it feels like it's clogging my pores... I've just not been able to get passed it even though I've wanted to include a sunscreen in my regime. I'd read so many good things about the La Roche-Posay sunscreen so I was so grateful to be selected for this trial. (Thank you Beauty Review.)

First of all the packaging is... interesting. It's very compact, rectangular with a little nozzle. Perhaps not the prettiest packaging, but I do like that it will fit easily into my handbag or beach bag without taking up too much room.

You give the bottle a shake before applying and off you go. The lotion is very thin and runny and a little goes a long way. It has a scent that's not all that nice to be honest, BUT it disappears on the skin - couldn't smell a thing! The sunscreen applies easily and soaks in quickly and then the magic happens. My skin feels smoother after applying this on top of my usual serum/moisturiser, and it looks - blurred almost. Like I really good primer. Afterwards I applied foundation and it went on beautifully without any patching or breaking up (which has happened on occasions when I've tried facial sunscreen), it also didn't make my skin oily by the end of the day (as has happened before). Instead my skin looked amazing and most important of all - it didn't burn even when I went outside for a few hours in the middle of the day.

This product has easily inserted itself into my routine and I now wouldn't be without it. It may not be the most affordable but it is certainly the best I've tried. Love it!

I really like this sunscreen, it is super lightweight and a little bit goes a long way. It has a nice scent too, it is not too strong. It also does not leave any white cast on my face. I have acne prone skin so I am hesitant to use many products incase of break out but sunscreen did not break me out and I noticed that it helped soothe my skin a little bit. It is very protective against the sun as well. The only down side is the price of it as it can be a little bit pricey but it is worth it.

I purchased this last year when I saw it on sale. I really love La Roche Posay products. It comes in a 50ml bottle with a cap. Easy and convenient to use!

I actually hate sunscreen and the feeling of it on my skin. I have sensitive skin too so I get a horrible rash with most sunscreens I try. Thankfully this was not the case with this!

It applies nicely on the skin and absorbs so well! It is definitely more on the runnier side and quite lightweight. No greasy, sticky feeling at all. It also doesn't smell bad like other sunscreens do! I never got burnt wearing this....I am very pale so I always apply it often.

A great sunscreen for the whole family. I recommend keeping an eye out for a sale. While I do like it I won't be purchasing this year as I like the Skinnies sunscreen a lot better for my daughter and I.

Time to rethink how I feel about facial sunscreen, and this makes it easy to start using this in my daily routine. I like the way this is marketed, the catch-phrase for the "Sun Intolerant", made me smile, as that is definatley what I am, so I dived on in and started using this every day. The package is small, and rectangular, the cap screws off to a nozzle type applicator, not much bigger than a pack on mints, much better than a hole in a lid on a tube! I would call this a light non greasy lotion rather than the heavy sloppy thick cream that I had perceived all sunscreen to be. Application was easy, it comes out of the nozzle without much force, and seeing as this is so light in texture it melts into the skin, once left to dry, there was no excessive oiliness, and no irritation, this is so light I do not see this clogging my pores at all, yay! There is a slight chemically smell to this, but its not offensive or off putting, and it diminishes as the fluid dries, there is also no white residue left behind on the skin, so fantastic to use in the morning pre-makeup. Early days yet on how effective this can be, but being SPF +, and UVA and UVB resistant, I am looking forward to not getting a burnt nose this summer, good for the whole family to use, I have no worries in making sure we are all protected from the sun!

I found this sunscreen really great, I have sensitive skin on my face and had no issues when using it. It's smell is pleasant for a sunscreen and I found it actually felt good on my face and not super greasy like normal sunscreen can. It's a little bit on the pricey side so i wouldn't reccomend it as your only sunscreen if you have a family. But for 1 person it's a great little bottle of sunscreen to pop in your handbag or beach bag. I would use it again as I found it great on my skin.

This product comes in attractive packaging. The bottle is a different shape which makes it easily identifiable from other products.

I’ve previously not found a facial SPF product that I like, as usually they leave my skin feeling greasy and make my face shiny. This product is different! Instead of greasy, this product makes my skin feel beautifully moisturised.

The product has no added fragrance, which in itself does give the product a small amount of scent. However it is not an unpleasant scent, and after application I no longer smelt the product.

A small amount went a long way and it applied easily. The consistency was more like a moisturiser than sunscreen, so it absorb nicely and quickly, leaving my skin feeling soft.

Overall I loved everything about this product, and will definitely be purchasing again. My new go to product for sun protection.