Anthelios SX

Feels great, nice and moisturizing, great sun protection, has even lightened a couple hyper pigmented spots on my face. I definitely recommend. I have acne prone skin, and fragrance issues, and this works great. No smell, no acne, non greasy. I do wash it off at night, because I don’t like sleeping in sunscreen. I like it so much that I purchased a face wash by the same brand (which I also really like). I put my regular moisturizer on (Mary Kay), then after it dries, I apply this. A little goes a long way, it’s a great value.

I have used this product for years! I have all of my family and friends use it. However I am more aware and focused on ingredients and chemicals that I put in and on my body. One of the reviews was a little disturbing. It was from 2009. Has any progress been made to replace the harmful ingredients? I would love to keep buying this moisturizer! Here is the negative review: TOXIC chemicals in the "best sunscreen" December 9, 2009 This product contains Octocrylene, which "can penetrate into the skin where it acts as a photosensitizer. This results in an increased production of free radicals under illumination. Free radicals are known to induce indirect DNA DAMAGE and an increased concentration of free radicals might have contributed to the increased incidence of malignant melanoma in sunscreen-users compared to non-users." This is from a peer-reviewed, science journal. The other active ingredient, avobenzone, easily penetrates the skin and is a strong free radical generator as well. The whole purpose of sunscreen is to protect you from damage, not CAUSE it. A much safer option is a sunblock - zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. They are photostable when exposed to radiation-aka sun rays and scatter the light rather than absorb it. They also protect BOTH kinds of harmful sun rays(UVA and UVB). FYI: you should also avoid sunscreens containing PABA (causes breakouts and a possible carcinogen) and any other benzene compounds.

the anthelios sx daily moisturizing cream is the first la roche-posay product i tried and i was immediately hooked. i had read about it in numerous magazines and then my dermatologist also recommended it to me for daily use because i was concerned about sun spots and some tone unevenness on my face (and because we should all be using a daily sunblock too!). i love it, i use it every day after i wash my face (with la roche-posay products, i mostly use only their products now for my skin care regimen) and while i've always been prone to a very oily t-zone it doesn't feel greasy or make my skin feel oily in any way. if anything i feel like my t-zone has calmed down a lot since i started using this every day! it works great under my makeup, and my sun spots have definitely not worsened and may even be a little less noticeable now. this is a product that inspires lifetime brand and product loyalty and i highly recommend this daily moisturizer to all my friends and to anyone looking for a good combination product like this.

The only sunscreen in America formulated with both Ecamsule AND Avobenzone filters for truly broad spectrum and photo stable UVA protection. The SPF 15 rating only applies to UVB attenuation, which belies the superior wavelength coverage of this formulation. Other non-mineral sunscreens employ just Avobenzone, with various UVB filters, which leaves a gap in the mid-spectrum UVA range. Their protection also tends to break down since Avobenzone is fragile when formulated without multiple stabilizers. Non-scented. Lightly moisturizing. Perfect to put on every morning. I wore this on my face for a week of punishing sun at Burning Man and came home with barely a tan. Mineral based sunscreens may offer great protection, but are usually heavy and never pleasant to wear, especially for a man. Chemical sunscreens offer inadequate protection from penetrating long wavelength ultraviolet. Anthelios SX is simply superior.

I REALLY love this sunscreen. It protects against UVA and UVB sunlight, doesn't smell like sunscreen, feels like a moisturizer but is not heavy, doesn't leave skin looking white, doesn't have oxybenzone (shown to cause cellular and DNA damage - sometimes leading to cancer), has Meroxyl, and doesn't irritate my skin. The only thing I wish was different about it is the SPF. It is recommended by doctors to get at least 30 SPF for sun protection, so I wish it was at least 30 SPF and preferably 60 or higher. I would spend a stupid amount of money on a sunscreen that had everything this sunscreen has plus 100SPF, but I haven't been able to find it anywhere. :( I hope Anthelios makes that soon!

I use Anthelios SX daily because I live in the deep south and prefer to walk to work, so I can get a lot of sun unless I'm wearing a good sunscreen. I find this product effectively blocks sun, but it also applies evenly and is light enough to use as my only daily moisturizer. Other products like this tend to be heavy and make my skin look too white. Anthelios SX, however, is not visible on the skin. It absorbs into the skin as any good moisturizer should, and it blocks the sun all day. I apply it once when I get out of the shower. I may apply it again if I'm going to be spending a lot of time in the sun.

Great product. Gentle on highly sensitive skins, will protect you while letting you get that nice tanned colour on your face.

My husband uses this, but (don't tell him), I can''t see any difference in his face. He thinks it works, though! Yes, dear. You look 20 years younger, honest ! Lol.