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

Okay, get your seatbelts on! This product totally amazed me. I’m sensitive to every single sunscreen I’ve ever tried. EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. I break out and have tried everything. So I could only wear it for short periods of time until I had to fully wash my face to avoid a face full of gross invaders. Using this one, I really wanted to put it to the test. I got it and expected it to be a creamy type. So I saw the bottle and was like “wow this is small. Are we sure it’s full size?!” I put some in my hand and immediately it all became clear. It was really thin and liquidy and when I applied it took hardly any to do the job. Hence, the smaller bottle. I was impressed. Then I noticed that I didn’t have any of that oily greasy look/feeling you get a lot of times with sunscreens. I noticed it made my skin also feel extra soft and I was really happy with that. I applied makeup over top a couple of times and my foundation looked even better! That was a awesome bonus. I wore it alone a couple of times and took it outside to work up a sweat. There’s no way it would withstand that. WEEEEELLLLL. It did! I used it for awhile to be sure and nope. No breakouts. IN YOUR FACE STUBBORN SKIN! (Pun intended) I feel quite victorious to have finally ended a long vicious war and defeated my drama queen skin and will obviously be continuing to purchase this product. WOO!

I have a few sun spots so have been using the Sun Sense Daily Face SPF50+ for a while, but after a few days I am an absolute convert to the Posay SPF50+. It goes on super light, isn't at all greasy and when it dries makes my face feel beautiful, soft, primed and makeup ready.

I think the only thing that would make this better would be if it was lightly tinted, but that is just me wanting to save time in the mornings.

I gave the La Roche-Posay sunscreen a go over the weekend and I got to say I really liked it. It didn’t feel greasy on my skin like most sunscreens. Smelt good and even when getting wet didn’t come straight off. Most of all it protected me from the sun while outside most of the day. Would definitely use again and recommend

I was lucky enough to be selected to trial this and Wow!! hardly covers my reaction. I work outdoors so sunscreen is a necessity. One of my biggest gripes though is when it gets hot that most sunscreens end up running in my eyes which this one didn't. The 50ml bottle looks like a shrunk-down pump bottle but actually has a nozzle. The fluid is white, mainly scent free and quite runny but is very easy to apply and absorbs into my dry skin quickly. Even when outside in direct sun I never got burnt so I believe the 50SPF label on the bottle as I have been burnt with lesser sunscreens in similar conditions before. The price tag (about $35 for the 50mls) might seem a bit high but it really is worth every penny.

As much as I've tried to get into wearing a dedicated sunscreen on my face I've never managed it. The scent, the thick texture, the way it feels like it's clogging my pores... I've just not been able to get passed it even though I've wanted to include a sunscreen in my regime. I'd read so many good things about the La Roche-Posay sunscreen so I was so grateful to be selected for this trial. (Thank you Beauty Review.)

First of all the packaging is... interesting. It's very compact, rectangular with a little nozzle. Perhaps not the prettiest packaging, but I do like that it will fit easily into my handbag or beach bag without taking up too much room.

You give the bottle a shake before applying and off you go. The lotion is very thin and runny and a little goes a long way. It has a scent that's not all that nice to be honest, BUT it disappears on the skin - couldn't smell a thing! The sunscreen applies easily and soaks in quickly and then the magic happens. My skin feels smoother after applying this on top of my usual serum/moisturiser, and it looks - blurred almost. Like I really good primer. Afterwards I applied foundation and it went on beautifully without any patching or breaking up (which has happened on occasions when I've tried facial sunscreen), it also didn't make my skin oily by the end of the day (as has happened before). Instead my skin looked amazing and most important of all - it didn't burn even when I went outside for a few hours in the middle of the day.

This product has easily inserted itself into my routine and I now wouldn't be without it. It may not be the most affordable but it is certainly the best I've tried. Love it!

Now i'll start off by saying the bottle is just SOOOOOO cute. On the surface it looks tiny but it's a 50ml bottle, but don't be deceived ladies it appears that good things come in small packages.

The first time you use it the product comes out quite quickly as it's very liquid so that is a bit of a watch out. It does warn you to shake well but this didn't really impact the speed the product came out of the bottle, but that said, once I got used to it it was fine.

This product is specifically designed for sensitive and sun intolerant skin so it's non perfumed. And the good thing is that the smell of it is really inoffensive.

The product claims to be ultra light and a BIG tick for that it literally sinks into your skin and disappears which is a big tick. It's non greasy and you can easily wear it under your make up.

This is a purse sized pack, it's not designed for full body coverage so don't expect to be lathering your body in it from head to toe. But it's so perfect to keep in your handbag to top up during the day for face and hands or to give to the kids. I love it and it will come in so handy. I'm off overseas in a few weeks and this will be coming with me for sure.

Omg this would have to be one of the best spf products ive ever used, i used it over the weekend enjoy the beautiful sun and not one spot of sunburn i usually burn but using the la roche-posay i didnt get burnt at all.

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.