La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 for dry sensitive skin
Cell-Ox Shield Technology
Avobenzone
Homosalate
Octisalate
OctocryleneCaution
- CautionDry Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- ConcerningSafety
A poor match for dry sensitive skin; the sunscreens alongside fit it better.
- Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 2008
- Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 1998
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Low suitability for your dry and sensitive skin because silica and nylon-12 create a mattifying effect that can exacerbate dryness, counteracting the hydration needed for flaky skin.
- While the formulation offers excellent UV protection with avobenzone and octocrylene, its primary function is not aligned with addressing your dry or flaky skin concerns.
How to apply
- Use your sunscreen as part of your AM routine every morning. Reapply every two hours when exposed to the sun.
- Apply the sunscreen after your moisturizer as the final step of your morning skincare routine.
- Gently press a coin-sized amount of sunscreen evenly into your skin, and avoid rubbing it harshly. Let it set for a minute before going outdoors.
- Since your skin is sensitive , apply the sunscreen over your dry moisturizer to ensure better comfort and protection.
- Always do a patch test before your first use and avoid direct contact with the eyes.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 2.5k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this sunscreen is highly recommended for oily and acne-prone skin, offering effective sun protection with a matte finish that controls shine. While many users praise its non-comedogenic properties, a significant number report issues with the product pilling or flaking during application, which should be taken into account.
Highlights
Severe pilling Mostly Mentioned
- “balls up”
- “flakes off”
- “pills like crazy”
Acne-safe formula Often Mentioned
- “only sunscreen”
- “won't cause breakouts”
- “clog pores”
- “cystic acne”
Excellent oil control Often Mentioned
- “shine-free”
- “matte”
- “heat and humidity”
Fragrance-free/gentle Sometimes Noted
- “sensitive skin”
- “unscented”
- “no irritation”
- “no stinging”
High sun protection Sometimes Noted
- “SPF 60”
- “prevents sunburn”
- “sun spots”
Difficult texture Sometimes Noted
- “thick”
- “paste-like”
- “hard to spread”
Visible white cast Sometimes Noted
- “purple residue”
- “ghostly white residue”
- “takes time to fade”
Drying effect Rarely Noted
- “too drying”
- “leaving dry patches”
- “makeup look cakey”
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Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Anthelios Clear Skin Sunscreen for dry sensitive skin?
La Roche-Posay Anthelios Clear Skin Dry Touch Sunscreen SPF 60 is a poor match for dry sensitive skin because silica and nylon-12 create a mattifying effect that can worsen dryness and counteract the hydration flaky skin needs. A sunscreen for this skin type needs moisturizing agents and a gentle, hydrating formulation that provides protection without the risk of irritation or worsening dryness.
Which ingredients make this sunscreen a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?
Silica and nylon-12 create a mattifying effect that can worsen dryness, making this product a poor match for flaky skin. A sunscreen for this skin type needs moisturizing agents and a gentle, hydrating formula that provides sun protection without the risk of irritation.
What does Cell-Ox Shield do for dry sensitive skin?
Cell-Ox Shield helps protect dry, sensitive skin from harmful UV rays while keeping it calm and comfortable in the sun. This type of sunscreen needs soothing ingredients and gentle formulas that shield against UV damage without causing dryness or irritation.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 1998Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 2008
What does Avobenzone do for dry sensitive skin?
Avobenzone provides protection from the sun's UVA rays, but for dry sensitive skin, it can sometimes cause irritation or allergic reactions as it breaks down in sunlight. This type of skin needs a sunscreen with soothing ingredients and physical blockers that sit on the skin without causing redness or stinging.
Toxicology in Vitro, 2018Chemical Research in Toxicology, 2009
Where does this sunscreen go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This sunscreen goes in the morning routine as the final step after a moisturizer. Because it is a poor match for dry and sensitive skin, this skin type needs a moisturizing sunscreen with hydrating ingredients to keep skin soft and prevent flaky dryness.
Can I use this sunscreen with retinol, and in what order?
This sunscreen is a poor match for dry and sensitive skin because its mattifying ingredients may dry out your skin further. When using it in a routine, apply your retinol treatment before a hydrating moisturizer in the evening, and save this sunscreen for your morning steps. Dry skin needs sunscreens with soothing and deeply moisturizing ingredients that protect the skin barrier.
How often should I use this sunscreen?
This sunscreen is a poor match for your dry and sensitive skin because its mattifying ingredients can worsen dryness and flakiness. Sunscreens for this skin type need to provide hydration and soothing ingredients to keep the skin comfortable.
Can this sunscreen clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This sunscreen is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on dry sensitive skin, but its mattifying ingredients may make flaky areas feel drier. Sunscreens for this skin type need gentle, soothing hydrators and moisturizers to keep skin soft and comfortable without drying it out.
Is this sunscreen fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Behenyl alcohol, arachidyl alcohol, and stearyl alcohol are fatty alcohols, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Sunscreens containing Mexoryl SX provide superior protection against UVA- and solar-simulated radiation-induced biological damage, including pigmentation, DNA damage, immune suppression, and dermal alterations, compared to formulations without it in human volunteers and patients.
Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 2008Mexoryl SX (5%) efficiently prevents UVA-induced skin alterations including pigmentation, stratum corneum thickening, and protein expression changes in human skin.
Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology. B, Biology, 1998Topical application of both a UVB absorber and a broad-spectrum Mexoryl SX sunscreen effectively prevented UVB-induced damage in in vitro reconstructed human skin, whereas only the Mexoryl SX-containing preparation successfully prevented UVA-specific dermal fibroblast disappearance.
Photochemistry and Photobiology, 2000Encapsulation of ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane in lipid microparticles significantly reduced their in vivo human skin penetration compared to nonencapsulated filters.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2011Microencapsulation of the BMDBM/HP-beta-CD complex in lipid microparticles significantly decreased the percutaneous penetration of the UV filter into the stratum corneum of human volunteers compared to the non-encapsulated sunscreen agent.
Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Analysis, 2011Following human skin application of an O/W emulsion containing 2% BMDBM loaded in lipospheres, 15% of the sunscreen accumulated in the uppermost layers of the stratum corneum without remarkably modifying skin permeation compared to unencapsulated sunscreen.
Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 2008Dermal application of a sunscreen containing 10% homosalate in four volunteers resulted in delayed elimination with terminal half-times around 24 h and a bioavailability of cis-homosalate a factor of 2 lower than trans-homosalate, while metabolite ratios supported using oral-route urinary excretion fractions for dermal exposure assessments.
Archives of Toxicology, 2024Chemical sunscreens containing avobenzone, octocrylene, homosalate, and octisalate showed no to minimal risks of dermal irritation, sensitization, photo-allergy, and photo-irritation in human subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2025Homosalate exhibited the highest permeation among tested filters with a relative permeability rate of 4.2% and a depth of 60 um, and specific thickeners and emulsifiers successfully reduced its permeation without inhibiting the skin permeation of niacinamide.
Photodermatology, Photoimmunology & Photomedicine, 2026Simulated real-life dermal sunscreen exposure in twenty human volunteers leads to the systemic bioavailability and urinary excretion of the UV filter 2-ethylhexyl salicylate and its metabolite, reaching concentration peaks at 7 to 8 hours with 70-80% of overall excretion within 24 hours.
Archives of Toxicology, 2019The application of a sunscreen formulation containing ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, ethylhexyl salicylate, methyl anthranilate, and octocrylene does not significantly affect critical acne-related species such as Cutibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis, refuting the induction of facial dysbiosis in men.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2024Controlled single dermal exposure to an EHS-containing sunscreen in three volunteers resulted in delayed systemic resorption with elimination half-lives between 6.6 and 9.7 hours, where the parent compound EHS occurred as the dominant urinary parameter.
Archives of Toxicology, 2024Incorporating rosmarinic acid into sunscreens enhanced the in vivo SPF of octocrylene by over 157% and reduced lipid peroxidation in the human stratum corneum.
Antioxidants, 2025Early application of sunscreen after ablative fractional skin resurfacing significantly increased the sensitization rate of the UV-filter, octocrylene, and the sunscreen compared to intact skin.
The Journal of Dermatological Treatment, 2015Dermal sunscreen exposure in 20 healthy volunteers led to plasma concentrations of avobenzone, octocrylene, and its metabolite CDAA reaching up to 11 μg/L, 25 μg/L, and 1352 μg/L, respectively.
Environment International, 2019
Ingredients
Avobenzone, Homosalate, Octisalate, Octocrylene, Water, Silica, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Styrene Acrylates Copolymer, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Nylon-12, Peg-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Perlite, Beeswax, Ammonium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-8 Laurate, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Chlorphenesin, P-Anisic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Tocopherol, Disodium Edta, Arachidyl Alcohol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Propylene Glycol, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin, Stearyl Alcohol, T-Butyl Alcohol, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
Behind this fit score
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