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

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.

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.

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.

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

I have sensitive oily/dry combination skin and get Keratosis Pilaris and was pleasantly surprised that I got no reaction to this stuff at all, no drying out or reaction to the ingredients and it also DID NOT worsen my KP on the areas that it was applied to, BIG BONUS FOR ME! As it is my biggest and most central skin concern. I was surprised to find this product is a liquid so be careful when you first open it not to squirt it out, being a liquid it spread very easily and went for miles and absorbed really well. While it may be a small 50ml bottle the fact that it was such a spreadable and absorbent liquid made sure that it still went far enough for it to be worth my while, especially given how hard it can be for me to find something that agrees with my skin. No waiting time to put on clothing with a very, very MILD sunscreen smell, which never interfered or overwhelmed the scent of my perfume. I honestly think my antiperspirant deodorant has a stronger smell than this product. I will say even though it absorbed really well my liquid foundation didn't agree with it but my mineral powder was quite happy to co-exist so maybe stick to powder coverage when wearing make up with this sunscreen. Currently $31.99 at Life pharmacy it is on the pricey side for a sunscreen but if you have skin issues like mine you know its well worth the investment to avoid those types of reactions.

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.

The product comes in a medium size narrow bottle about the size of a deck of cards. It has a screw off lid and a nozzle type opening. The scent is unusual but not unpleasant. It doesn't smell like sunblock and one applied you can't smell it at all. The cream is neither thick or thin in consistency. I wasn't too sure how much was to be applied but I didn't really need too much to cover my arms and shoulders. It soaks right in so not visible once applied which can be hard to judge where you have applied cream or not. Using this product I didn't burn but I will give it another go later in summer when I can give it an even better testing at the beach.

This sunscreen has a strange texture. It doesn't feel as thick as most sunscreens but it is super easy to apply. It has a nice spout that allows you to put the right amount in your hands to rub on your face. It is instantly absorbed and leaves no white streaks. My 10year old son did not like the texture, he said it feels funny. There is no smell and you can't really feel it once you have applied it. Unfortunately I was unable to test its ability to prevent sunburn because the weather has been terrible for the majority of the time I have had it. I was a little shocked at how small the bottle is though, it wouldn't last my family of 4 very long.

The first thing I noticed was the great packaging simple, effective and small enough to throw in your handbag.

Thus had a pleasant scent was nice to have a spf50 that didn't smell like sunscreen. The moisturiser was slightly runny but not so thin it drips everywhere.

I used this on my skin and it left my skin moisturised, protected and looking great. I have already told many people about thus product as its the first of its kind I have liked

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.