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.

This facial sunscreen carries a pretty hefty price tag for only 50ml (about $32 I think) however it is TOTALLY WORTH EVERY CENT! It applies beautifully to the face and you only need a small amount.

The product comes in small white bottle with a screw top lid. I found the lid a little annoying because it requires two hands to put back on (whilst also juggling the sunscreen you've poured into your hand). I think a flip top would have been better.

The cream itself is quite a thin cream. You only need a really small amount to cover your face and neck. It glides on to the skin really well (I prefer to apply moisturiser before sunscreen so this probably helps). The cream is not at all greasy or sticky like most sunscreens. It absorbs into the skin almost immediately and you wouldn't even know it was on there.

I found it worked really well both under make up (although I did find that applying a moisturiser on top of the sunscreen made make up application easier) and on its own.

This is easily the best facial sunscreen I have tried. It's actually hard to believe it's sunscreen since it doesn't have that horrible sunscreen smell or greasiness. It's pricey, but a little goes a long way and I will definitely be buying this again.

Right from the moment you take it out of the box, it feels special. No longer will ugly bottles of sunscreen litter my handbag. The easy to hold and use bottle is what grabs your attention but its the light and easily absorbed fluid that holds it. The silky fluid glides over the skin and it takes only five minutes before the rest of your make up can be applied. It is fragrance-free and it doesn't feel sticky. It felt great to know that even though there is an SPF factor in my foundation, that I had this ultimate layer of protection underneath. I was very impressed with this product and will be recommending it immensely this summer.

The packaging and bottle is fantastic, looks awesome and nice and slim to fit in my handbag.

The product is thin consistancy and it doesnt leave my skin feeling oily or cakey. It feels as tho I have no sunscreen on at all.

It has absolutely no scent which I love. The first sunscreen I have ever tried that I actually like!

Highly recommend trying this for yourself if you hate the feel of regular sunscreens.

I have a thing about sunblock in general. It's usually thick, greasy, stinks and I really don't like having it sitting on my skin. Facial sunblocks tend to be a bit better with those things but I still don't find them enjoyable to use. I also have sensitive skin and need to be careful what products I use because even the most inconspicuous things can give me bad reactions. This product has changed that! When they call it ultra light it really is ultra light on my skin. I have been putting this on as the last step in my morning skincare routine and even on top of serum, eye cream and moisturiser it sinks into my skin nicely (I do have a couple of minutes break between each layer) and isn't at all noticeable. I haven't worn makeup over the top of it in the trial period so can't comment on the effects of that. The packaging is really nice. It's a small thin rectangular bottle and has a screw on lid. It would be the perfect size to slip in your handbag for re-application and is great for travel. It says to shake it before you apply it and you can hear a metal ball inside to mix up the product. It's light, doesn't make my skin at all greasy and has basically no scent. My sensitive skin has not objected at all to this product and I've had no breakout from introducing it either. The texture is quite liquidy and it's easy to spread and blend into your skin. I have really enjoyed trialling this product and it has become a staple of my skincare routine. Love, love, love it!

This product is the best facial sunscreen that I have tried, and I have tried quite a few! This is very light weight and is not greasy at all. It absorbs really quickly into the skin. It didn't break me out at all, so it is very gentle on the skin. I found that worked really well under foundation and also under primer. But it was so moisturizing that I found I could skip primer and just wear this under my foundation as a base. This is a product I can see me reaching for to use on a daily basis!

This product came with perfect timing as its that time of year to step up my sunscreen game! Im rather light skinned and can easily burn if not careful.

I spend alot of time hiding from the sun so am excited to use this over summer as it is 50+ SPF.

First impression was that the packaging is very simple and to the point. The bottle is different from what ive ever used before but I found I liked it. When you take the lid off it has a kinda like fine point that the product comes out of which I found helped me with how much product I dispersed from it, usually I find I end up with too much in my hand and have to waste a bit wipin it off. Also loved the rectangular shape as I could stand it up with no fear of it falling and wasting product.

It says that it is non-perfumed, which I found to be true. It had a extremely suttle scent which is to be expected, but that is hardly noticeable.

The packaging says it is fluid and to shake well. I found it to be so but was happy with the consistency of the product. Found that it was easy to apply and felt that it dried quickly which I liked.

I think this may be my go to this summer!

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.

They say it takes 3 days to create a habit and in this case it only took me 2 days fo remeber to apply this every morning and my skin certainly has thanked me for it.

I'm always weary of what I put on my face because I am prone to breakouts and thankfully I've had none! This is most likely due to the fact the formula of this sunscreen is thin and non greasy.

I have tried it both on it's own and under my everyday makeup and for me it didn't sit well under my foundation. I noticed my foundation would look quite oily after an hour or 2. Even though this formula is non greasy could it be that it counteracts with my foundation?

Aside from using it on myself I've been applying it to my daughters face who suffers from mild to severe eczema on her face. Shes quite sensitive to what is put on her fave so we decided to do a patch test against her jawline and just wait 12 hours. It didn't sting her or irritae her so we did her whole face the next day. Same thing! It didn't bother her and her eczema didn't get inflamed. So the La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Ultra Light SPF50+ sunscreen works well for us!

How unique is this packaging? Oblong but almost square with the lid to the side Instead of the middle. Screw top cap and triangle tip which makes for a controlled pour of the solution. You'll never end up with too much in your hands.

I quite like this product. Great for summer and all types of skin!

Finally a sunscreen that does not play up with my skin! I have been loving this sunscreen. I love how it specifically designed for sensitive skin and is paraben and fragrance free. The formula is amazing. Its super light weight and it feels like you have nothing on your face and the finish is non greasy and it feels like it has a matte finish to it. No shine at all! Best of all its Spf 50+!

For years I have been struggling to find adequate sun protection for my face, due to my sensitive skin it has been difficult but I feel as if this sunscreen is a game changer.

Although the bottle is small, a little goes a long way. Life pharmacy sell this for $31.99 which isn't too bad for a sunscreen designed for sensitive skin. I will be repurchasing this for summer when my one runs out!