La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide – SPF 50 - 1.7 fl oz
$29.99 ($17.64/fluid ounce)
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The La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 50 is praised for its lightweight texture, effective sun protection, and suitability for sensitive skin. Many guests appreciate its non-greasy feel and ability to blend well under makeup. However, a significant concern is the unpleasant smell reported in recent batches, which has led some guests to reconsider their loyalty to the product. Overall, it remains a popular choice for daily sun defense despite the scent issues.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
4.1 out of 5 stars with 1131 reviews
effectiveness: 3.8 out of 5
quality: 3.2 out of 5
value: 2.69 out of 5
51% would recommend
114 recommendations
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
9 September, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
The smell is awful
1 reply from La Roche-Posay Product Expert team - 17 days ago
Hello Yo! Thank you for sharing your feedback on our Anthelios Ultra-Light Mineral Face Sunscreen. We completely understand that fragrance-free mineral formulas relying on active zinc oxide can sometimes carry a distinct natural scent that isn't for everyone, and we are sorry to hear that the aroma was not to your liking. We truly appreciate your candid honesty, as your insights help us continually improve our skincare experience, and we hope you discover another wonderful La Roche-Posay sun protection favorite that feels completely comfortable for your daily routine.
1 out of 5 stars
8 September, 2026
originally posted on laroche-posay.us
Smelt so bad and my face still burned
So disappointed. I love la Roche posay products and use a lot in my skin care but this was awful. When I applied it, it smelt soooo bad like it was gone off and mixed with dirty toilet water. Im not even exaggerating and I just bought it. And when I wore it, my face still burned and I was in the sun for less than a hour and this was about 2 hours after I applied it. Literally the one job it has which is to not burn my face and it did. I never write reviews and don’t like complaining when it’s a brand I really love and will continue to use but this was bad.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 13 days ago
Hello! We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with Anthelios Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid SPF 50. We would like to speak with you directly about it. Please give us a call @800-560-1803 Mon-Fri, M-F 9am-5:30 pm, ETfor assistance and provide the case #48204796. Looking forward to speaking with you. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call.
5 out of 5 stars
4 September, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com

Oh so very good love this sunscreen !
Love the la roche posay anthelios mineral zinc oxide sunscreen in spf 50 it’s very light , don’t need makeup just wear it like that , it’s almost a skin tint! Easy to apply, has no smell, no breaking out! You use some in your scalp but not your lips!!!
1 out of 5 stars
1 September, 2026
originally posted on laroche-posay.us
Alternative to Skin Bleaching
Honestly I never write reviews about products but I was so disappointed in this that I have to. This product is almost impossible to blend in, and I'm extremely pale to begin with. My friends with darker skin tried it at the beach and we spent a good 20 minutes trying to rub it in but it ended up looking like a hate crime. I had to double check that I hadn't bought the tinted version by mistake. There are so many better options on the market that won't leave you streaky.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 27 days ago
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We are truly sorry to hear that the Anthelios Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 50 did not meet your expectations and left a visible white cast, even on fair skin. Because 100% mineral sunscreens use mineral filters like zinc oxide that sit on top of the skin to reflect UV rays, they can sometimes require a specific application technique. For the best results, we recommend dispensing a smaller amount into your palms, warming it up slightly between your hands, and gently pressing it into the skin rather than rubbing it vigorously. We would love to make this right for you. Please reach out to our customer care team directly so we can assist in helping you find a formulation that better suits your preferences.
5 out of 5 stars
31 August, 2026
originally posted on influenster.com

Best sunscreen
I use this everyday, very light weight and long lasting even under my makeup. There's no white cast or scent like regular sunscreen. The bottle is actually really cute and makes it easy to use
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
29 August, 2026Verified purchase
Stinks
This blends well, but it smells like dirty butt. Won’t buy again.
1 reply from La Roche-Posay Product Expert team - 27 days ago
Hello! We are sorry to hear about the experience you had with Anthelios Ultra-Light Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50. We would like to learn more so we can further assist. Please give us a call @800.560.1803 M-F 9am-5:30pm, ET for assistance and provide the case # 48051627. Looking forward to speaking with you. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call.
4 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
28 August, 2026Verified purchase
Awesome sun shield
Great sunblock but it smells so bad like stinky cheese. Really good at protecting my skin for long hours on a bike.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
19 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
wow smells bad - seems to work as a sun block
1 reply from La Roche-Posay Product Expert team - 1 month ago
Hello Christian! We are sorry to hear that your experience with the scent of the Anthelios Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide – SPF 50 was unpleasant, even though it delivered reliable sun protection. Natural mineral ingredients can occasionally present subtle variations across production batches, and a helpful tip when noticing temporary scent variations is to allow a brief moment for the product to settle after application, as the initial aroma from active components typically fades quickly once exposed to the air. We truly appreciate you sharing your candid feedback with us, and your thoughts regarding batch consistency have been shared directly with our quality control and product teams.
1 out of 5 stars
6 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
This was my go to sunscreen and I’ve been buying it since 2020 but my recent purchase has an awful smell. It’s not like my previous ones at all. I can’t tolerate the smell and will be returning.
1 reply from La Roche-Posay Product Expert team - 2 months ago
Hello papaya! We are so sorry to hear that your recent experience with the La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide – SPF 50 did not match the consistent quality you have relied on since 2020. Natural mineral ingredients can occasionally present subtle variations across production batches, but receiving a product with an unpleasant scent is certainly not the standard we strive to deliver. We truly appreciate your loyal support over the years, and your feedback regarding batch consistency has been shared directly with our quality control and product teams.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
6 August, 2026
Never again
This has been my holy grail. The last 3 bottles have smelled like sewer water. I doubt I will purchase again.
1 reply from La Roche-Posay Product Expert team - 2 months ago
Hello Amy! We are so sorry to hear about this unpleasant experience with your recent bottles of the Anthelios Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide – SPF 50, especially given how much you rely on this formula for your daily sun protection. Natural mineral ingredients can occasionally present subtle variations across production batches, but receiving a product with an unusual scent is certainly not the quality experience we strive to deliver. We deeply value your long-time loyalty, and your feedback regarding batch consistency has been shared directly with our quality control and product teams.
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
27 July, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Works well with my Rosacea
1 out of 5 stars
19 July, 2026
originally posted on laroche-posay.us
Bad Smell
This used to be my holy grail sunscreen as someone with sensitive skin, but something is not right with this new formula. It still blends in well and provides good coverage, but like another commenter said the smell is horrible. And I find the bad smell persists on my face and hands for a while after applying. It's bad enough that I had to stop using it, and will be going back to my tatcha mineral spf.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 2 months ago
Hello! We apologize to hear about your experience with your recent purchase of Anthelios Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 50. We'd like to learn more so we can further assist. Please call us directly @1-800-560-1803 9am-5:30pm, ET and provide case#47512714 Please have the product with you when you call.
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
17 July, 2026Verified purchase
Used to be good
I’m not sure what they changed but it smells terrible! I thought maybe I got a bad bottle so I returned and bought again, same smell. It smells like my dogs after they’ve rolled in a dead animal, it’s really bad! Used to love this sunscreen. And for the price, this better be the best smelling sunscreen ever, and by that I mean unscented!!
1 reply from La Roche-Posay Product Expert team - 2 months ago
Hello Manty! We are so sorry to hear about your experience with the scent of our Anthelios Mineral Sunscreen, especially since you have loved this formula in the past. To ensure maximum safety for even the most sensitive, reactive skin, this sunscreen is completely fragrance-free, meaning we do not use any artificial perfume to mask the natural, raw scent of our high-purity mineral filters like zinc oxide. Because this is an ultra-light fluid, these mineral ingredients can sometimes settle, so we highly recommend giving the bottle a very vigorous shake for at least ten seconds before every use. This thoroughly blends the formula, which helps disperse any concentrated natural scent and ensures a smooth, lightweight application on your skin.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
16 July, 2026Verified purchase
Smell bad
It smells really bad 😖, especially considering the price.
1 reply from La Roche-Posay Product Expert team - 2 months ago
Hello! We are sorry to hear about your experience with your recent purchase of Anthelios Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 50. We'd like to learn more so we can further assist. Please call us directly @1-800-560-1803 9am-5:30pm, ET and let us know you contacted us through a review. Please have the product available when you call, as well as providing the agent with your username. Looking forward to speaking with you..
1 out of 5 stars
16 July, 2026Verified purchase
Yuck.
Texture is great, smell is horrible. I have used other mineral, fragrance free, sunscreens and none have smelled like this. Had to return. I read that it’s not suppose to smell like this, must be a bad batch!
1 reply from La Roche-Posay Product Expert team - 2 months ago
Hello Kelly. Thank you for sharing your experience with La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide SPF 50 1.7 fl oz. In mineral sunscreens like this one, Zinc Oxide and Titanium Dioxide are the active ingredients. Often, the binders, solvents, and emulsifiers required to stabilize these minerals into a fluid, wearable formula have distinct, characteristic chemical odors. We appreciate your feedback and we will be sure to pass your comments along. Thank you for trying La Roche Posay.
1 out of 5 stars
11 July, 2026
originally posted on laroche-posay.us
New formula has unpleasant scent
Do not buy! The new formula has a foul smell. Previous bottles had no smell but I bought two recently and opened both because I was convinced the first one I tried was spoiled. LRP, do something about this, it’s a very common consensus on skincare review sites that this product has a heavy gross smell to it in the last few months.
1 reply from Consumer Care Center team - 3 months ago
Hello! We apologize to hear about your experience with your recent purchase of Anthelios Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 50. We'd like to learn more so we can further assist. Please call us directly @1-800-560-1803 9am-5:30pm, ET and provide case#47367474 Please have the product with you when you call.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
9 July, 2026
(no review title)
It has a chemical/wall paint smell. I don’t mind the liquidy feel and I like how it feels on my face after. For $30 you can argue you’re paying for the non-greasy feel but that’s it. Neutrogena Beach defense has the same active ingredients, the same percentage of active ingredients and 70spf for 350x less than the price of this.
1 reply from La Roche-Posay Product Expert team - 2 months ago
Hi there! We are sorry to hear about your experience with your recent purchase of Anthelios 50 Mineral Ultra Light Sunscreen Fluid. We'd like to learn more so we can further assist. Please call us directly @1-800-560-1803 9am-5:30pm, ET and let us know you contacted us through a review. It would be helpful if you could have the product available when you call, as well as providing the agent with your username. Looking forward to speaking with you.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
8 July, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
This sunscreen leaves your face white cast , I don't recommend it
1 reply from La Roche-Posay Product Expert team - 3 months ago
Hello Johanna, Thank you for sharing your experience La Roche Posay Anthelios Ultra-Light Fluid Mineral Face Sunscreen with Zinc Oxide – SPF 50 - 1.7 fl oz: Oxybenzone-Free, Unscented. We're sorry to hear that this product did not meet your expectations, we appreciate your feedback as it helps us to better understand how we can improve. For a lighter formulation we suggest you try our Anthelios UV Control Sunscreen SPF 50. Anthelios UV Control Sunscreen SPF 50, developed for acne-prone and rosacea-prone skin, helps protect against 98% of UVB rays with Cell-Ox Shield® Technology. This non-comedogenic sunscreen with Azelaic Acid and a barely-there texture that blends invisibly into all skin tones and types provides hydrated skin with a natural finish. We hope you will give it a try soon! Thanks again for your feedback.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
7 July, 2026Verified purchase
Smells Awful and it is extremely liquid.
Wanted to love this product because I like zinc /mineral only sunscreens. This is by far the worst sunscreen I’ve purchased. The texture;too liquid, the smell; awful. Would not buy it again even for a penny.
1 reply from La Roche-Posay Product Expert team - 2 months ago
Hello! We are sorry to hear about your experience with your recent purchase of Anthelios Mineral Zinc Oxide Sunscreen SPF 50. We'd like to learn more so we can further assist. Please call us directly @1-800-560-1803 9am-5:30pm, ET and let us know you contacted us through a review. Please have the product available when you call, as well as providing the agent with your username. Looking forward to speaking with you.
1 out of 5 stars
7 July, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Received an expired product. Will be returning.
1 reply from La Roche-Posay Product Expert team - 3 months ago
Hello Emma! We are so sorry for this frustrating experience with your sunscreen delivery, as we always want you to receive our formulas at their absolute peak freshness and efficacy. While we are glad you are returning it to the retailer for a prompt resolution, a helpful tip for the future is to check the expiration date stamped directly on the bottom of the bottle or the outer carton immediately upon receipt. To ensure you always receive the freshest inventory, we highly recommend purchasing directly from our brand website or our officially authorized retail partners who strictly monitor stock rotation.