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

Protects me from the sun, while keeping me moisturized. Great product I don't regret purchasing at all even though it was a little bit pricey.

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.

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!

When I first received this I was shocked at how small the package was, as when I think of sunscreen I always imagine a massive tube that you slather on.

The formula of this sunscreen is a light non-greasy lotion rather than thick cream which most sunscreens are. Which means application was easy and also getting out of the packaging was also easy, due to the consistency of the product it meant that you got an even application with no wastage / excess product.

The sunscreen worked well on a fresh face, no tightness or feeling of clogged pores and also worked great under foundation too! Which is always a great bonus! I love the fact that it doesn't have a strong scent and is super lightweight, so it is great for everyday use.

The price tag does scare me a little bit but a little does go a long way!

I was lucky to be chosen part of this trial team as growing up in New Zealand, slip, slip and slap was ingrained into my daily life, especially due to the hole in the ozone layer. I have naturally tanned skin and I often get burnt by the sun during summer even with sunscreen on, so I was pretty curious to see how well the La Roche-Posay facial sunscreen will work for my skin. The sunscreen is packaged in a box with one of the cutest bottles I’ve ever seen. It’s shaped in a mini sunblock bottle in 50ml size, which is perfect to keep and carry around in the handbag. It’s supposed to be fragrance free, but it smells like just any other sunblock. This sunscreen was particularly created for the face and is perfect for sensitive skin.

I followed the instructions on the packaging, by first shaking the bottle well before applying it on clean skin at least 15-20 minutes before exposure. The bottle opening has a nozzle where the sunscreen easily came out. I found the sunscreen to be quite runny, which is very different to other sunscreens. The formula is white in colour and the texture is light and non-greasy. I dotted my face with the sunscreen, so there was an even coverage as I rubbed it in and then applied it to my neck, chest and ears, as they were exposed as well. I have oily skin and I was amazed at how non-greasy it was as my skin felt smooth and supple without any shine. I went about to do my usual facial routine with applying moisturiser and makeup afterwards. My makeup lasted the whole day without it fading or running down my face in the heat and I also didn’t get a burning sensation in my eyes which I get when the sunscreen runs down my eyes due to the sweat in the heat. I also didn’t feel the burn on my skin and it didn’t turn red at all while I was making the most of being outdoors in the beautiful sunny weather for a good few hours.

Overall, I think this is a great sunscreen and I would repurchase it at some point. My only concern is how much will it cost me if I had to repurchase this as the bottle is so opaque, I can’t see how much if it I have used and to me it feels as if I’ve already used half of it. So, in that sense if I had to purchase it every 2 – 3 weeks for $32 I don’t know if I’m personally willing to spend all that money as I’d prefer to get one that lasts me a few months.

I really liked using the La Roche-posay 50+ sunblock. I have senstive skin and find it hard to find a sunblock that doesnt upset my skin. I found the texture of this sunblock to be quite nice, it rubbed in to my skin really well with out leaving it greasy. My skin is actually feeling really nice at the end of the week using it so there must be something mosturzing in it. I have not been able to try it on a really sunny day yet. But will update my review once the weather warms up and i can see how it works with the sun. The sunblock i received was in a 50ml bottle so this would be a good size to slip in to my handbag

There are many things i like about this ultra light spf 50. It doesnt leave my skin feeling irritated - altho i wouldnt say that i have sensitive skin. It doesnt leave my skin feeling any oilier than normal - i do seem to get an oily tzone by the end of the day and this does not add to that. It feels extremly light weight as the product describes itself, it is also nice and thin to smooth over my face. And the packaging is super cute, unlike anything i have ever owned or used before - its quite slim and small, perfect for slipping in your handbag or packing for travel. I would quite happily use this on my whole family. Wearing this spf under makeup i havent noticed that it changes the texture or longevity of my makeup which is a bonus.

I have terrible skin and most recently have had reactions to sunscreen so I was more than a little nervous to try this product, i found it to be easy to apply and absorbed well i would say be careful not to squeeze the bottle as it came out really easy. my first test run was a beautiful sunny day in the waikato on the back of the bike and I can officially day I had no reactions , no sunburn and I actually feel it helped me not get windburn as it's quite moisturizing.

Thanks BR for putting me on this trial, I'm always up for trying a new sunscreen - living in warm Gizzy, a lot of Summer days are spent at the beach so one with a big SPF is essential!!

I was a little taken aback of the size of this product..though 50ml I wasn't expecting this to be so small. You could say this is perfect for chucking in your handbag, or even your pocket (it's literally the shape of a pocket minus the lid) to have it with you at all times. Super handy!! Much more convenient than lugging around a huge chunky tube. This one is solid hard plastic so there's no chance of squishing product out throughout your belongings, something I've been met with on more than one occassion!

What I like about the packaging is that the product comes out of a little funnel looking thing to help the product flow out controllably. The product is more on the runnier side hence the need for this, I assume.

The sunblock itself is super nice to use. It's not your typical thick sunblock, it feels really light on your skin and rubs in effortlessly. The best thing about the application is that it doesn't leave a greasy feeling at all. I also did some fitness wearing this and it didn't run all over the place. I also used this a number of times before applying my makeup and was extremely surprised how un-oily my face looked, as opposed to many other sunscreens. Huge bonus!! I never experienced any stinging in my eyes which I've experienced with other sunscreens.

I definitely LOVE this sunblock and recommend it if you don't like thick greasy sunscreens and want something light to use on your face.