La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Anti-Shine Dry Touch Facial Sunscreen SPF50+

After one of my favourite YouTubers (Dr Dray) highly recommended this product I purchased it to try.

The packaging is easy to use and I like that it has a lid so I can throw it in my bag without worrying it will leak.

The application is nice and it feels good on my skin. Not too oily or greasy as the ‘anti-shine’ claim suggests, and I feel happy reapplying it throughout the day.

Unfortunately I can’t repurchase because it stings my eyes. This is such a subjective thing and you just don’t know until you try a product on your face whether it will make your eyes water.

A real shame, but I’ll keep trying other LRP sunscreens. They have a great reputation!

I received this product as part of a trial team and was really excited to test it out on my oily skin as usually sunscreens end up an oily greasy mess. I did a little patch test which had no reaction so away I went.

I did my usual skincare (cleanser, toner, moisturiser) then followed with the sunscreen. It was very thick and difficult to spread over my face, and didn't really "rub in" like creams usually do. It did dry down to a powder-finish which is good in terms of my skins oiliness but the dots of powder were visible in my pores and the texture of it made my skin look aged. Later in the day I noticed there were dry patches around my face. I'm not completely sure if it was my skin that was dry or if it was the product flaking up but either way it wasn't nice to see or feel.

Removal with a cleanser is fine, it does seem to be otherwise resistant to water which is good if you are having a brief swim.

Over all, this product isn't for me. I didn't enjoy the powder feel on my skin and definitely didn't like the flaking that came later.