The La Roche-Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid SPF 60 is water-resistant and it has a higher SPF rating to make it strong enough to withstand intense workouts.
Personally, I can't stand putting anything on my face that makes me feel like I'm wearing a mask. This is especially tricky when it comes to sunscreen, which tends to feel heavier than most lotions and beauty products. However, your face is especially vulnerable to the sun's harmful rays and is the most susceptible to the premature aging that can occur if you aren't properly applying sunscreen.
With the La-Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid, you won't have to make the decision between feeling like you're wearing a mask or protecting your face from the sun. It's a mouthful to say, but the name says it all: This sunscreen will go on feeling light and absorb quickly, making you feel as though you're wearing nothing at all.
The light formula designed specifically for your face makes it the ideal sunscreen for daily use. It can be worn alone or under make-up, and it absorbs quickly for fast application. However, this face sunscreen goes an additional step further, providing water-resistant protection for up to 80 minutes, also making it ideal for swimming and working out. It won't run into your eyes or cause any stinging.
The fragrance- and oil-free formula won't clog pores and is also ideal for those with sensitive skin. The Cell-OX Shield XL Technology it's formulated with may sound like something out of a science fiction novel, but what it really means is that your skin will be protected from free radicals caused by UV rays, and it's enhanced to deliver broad-spectrum protection. It's paraben free, though it is a chemical sunscreen with Oxybenzone and Avobenzone in it (two chemicals that are proven to harm aquatic creatures and be potentially bad for humans, too).
Allure Beauty praised the lightweight formula that "feels like primer" and the magazine's digital editor was impressed by how quickly the formula dries. However, if you intend to use this daily and are prone to drier skin, she recommends mixing it with your favorite moisturizer for the best results.
If you are planning on saving this specifically for the days when you'll be working out, you can easily put this sunscreen on by itself—no other products needed—so you can be out the door and getting that heart rate up in no time. For the best results, it's recommended to apply La-Roche Posay Anthelios 15 minutes before sun exposure, and reapply every two hours after swimming or sweating.
This sunscreen is on the more expensive side. Reviewers say it may be pricey, but "it's amazing." One reviewer said, "It makes my skin velvety soft and works great as a makeup primer. As someone who wears sunscreen every single day, I can't recommend this enough. A little goes a long way and justifies the higher price."
This face sunscreen isn't just for women, either. Men have also used it and love the results. "I'm an Irishman. In other words, of the fairer skin type. I didn't have the slightest redness after being in the sun in the Bahamas. Spend the money, save your skin," said one user.
Pros: Super-lightweight and fast-drying formula, SPF 60 with broad-spectrum protection, water resistant for up to 80 minutes, can be used daily, oil-free and unscented formula makes it suitable for sensitive skin
Cons: Some may not find it hydrating enough for daily use, on the expensive side
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