La Roche Posay Anthelios Body and Face Soft Finish Mineral Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 50 - 3.04 fl oz

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I play tennis in the strong Southern California sun and this works really well for the entire match.

It says it wont leave a white cast but it does on me, its soft and glides real nice on my skin at first ( leaving my face white ) and while i try to smooth it out, it starts peeling off.. but its only sometimes. When it does go smooth on my face!!

Leaves a heavy white film. Does not rub in well. Not a fan.

It feels smooth when applying on skin. It does leave white cast on my face, so I like using it on my body instead. It absorbs pretty fast. It has a very light scent.

Used this on body no problem.. used on my face and it was terrible, swollen itching oozing marks almost like a burn.. 1 week later and my face is still flaky

These reviews shock me because the white cast is SO BAD. I am used to being heavy handed with sunscreen but you cannot do it with this one otherwise the white cast looks very bad. I've tried using a little to apply and it's a little better but not much. And it makes my routine take so much longer when applying little by little. It might fade a little bit after a while but I still notice. Even if you use on the body I don't like it.. there arw better mineral sunscreens out there!! It's funny that the back says "powdery finish.".. not what i want. Would not buy again and disappointed in the product.

This sunscreen leaves a significant white cast even on fair complexion.

I like this mineral sunscreen. The texture guaranties a smooth application. And no ghostly white skin! I gave it 4 stars because it is unnecessarily overpriced. Not a good selling point, L'Oreal.

This is the worst sunscreen I’ve ever used. I get that it’s great for sun protection, but no matter what I’ve done or how hard I’ve tried, I cannot rub this stuff into my skin. It stays white. There’s much better sunscreens out there. I usually love La Roche Posay, but this is a total fail.

Leaves a matte finish and no white cast , is non-comedogenic and has no particular smell , is one of my favorite SPF because it does not make my face oilyer than it is

I am buying this product every summer and will repeat it over again. It has a white colour but it disappears with a time. Sometimes I even mix it with a tone if I want a lighter texture I recommend it and you will love it flavour and efficiency.

Very hard to rub in and gave my spouse and I both rashes.

My go to especially in the summer months. Not greasy and absorbs very quickly, texture also isn’t too thick and the scent is subtle and not overpowering.

This product is not sticky and does not enhance acne. It takes time to dissolve into the skin. You must moisturize before applying the sunscreen. It’s a bit dry and does not work on dry skin. In terms of face application, you need to moisturize really well. I tried it with Double Repair Face Moisturizer, it does not work. This moisturizer peels in itself. I use Cetaphil moisturizer to let the sunscreen do its job.

While not as cosmetically elegant as chemical SPF, mineral SPFs with zinc oxide are best for sun protection. The fact that this SPF has antioxidant benefits is even better and creates beautiful skin in the long run. I also love that this doubles as a body lotion. I prefer to use this formula on my body but it actually worked well on my face too (which is sensitive, acne and rosacea prone). Great sunscreen!

It is smooth. As a mineral sunscreen there is a white cash. Not easy to apply by rubbing it fully into the skin. Good for sensitive skin and eyes. Luckily I would love mineral sunscreen because it tone up your skin

I had been searching for a mineral sunscreen that I can use on my face. All but this one caused dryness & flakey skin especially around my nose. This is mineral, so it’s white - I use half of a pea-size drop for my entire face and it rubs in without leaving a lot of white. In summary - this rubs in and doesn’t leave white film as long as you don’t apply too much, also give it some time to absorb. Also, it has good texture and I can’t detect a smell. Lastly, it hasn’t caused dry skin.

This is a great product. My boyfriend took it to his appointment with the dermatologist and he saaid it had all the right ingredients. We had a skin cancer scare last year so its important.

I have oily acne prone skin and decided to switch over to mineral sunscreen from chemical sunscreen. This one looked promising and I have been using it for two months now. The texture is very thick and white in color with no fragrance. Since it is a mineral sunscreen there will be a white cast no matter what and this one is no exception- the cast is horrendous on my medium skin! It's more noticeable around my hairline and eyebrows. I apply two fingers length of product (one for the face and one for the neck) by evenly dotting the cream onto my skin then patting the cream for better absorption in thin layers. This method works best for me despite being more time consuming but this doesn't "fix" my problem with the white cast or the fact that it rubs off easily. For example, if I scratch my nose or my chin, the entire layer of white sunscreen comes off. If I apply in circular motions I find uneven application and the white cast looks streaky on the face. On the positive side this cream doesn't sting or irritate the eyes. I wear contact lenses and never once has it interfered with my vision however having hooded lids throughout the day, product would settle into my eyelid fold and I have two white lines on my lids. On days where I wear glasses, this cream rubs off around the nose and sides of my face where my frame sits leaving residue on my glasses itself. I also have horizontal neck lines and this sunscreen settles into them so I constantly have to be blending my neck throughout the day too. I recommend shaking the bottle before use because sometimes it comes out very greasy and liquidy whereas other times it comes out more like a thick solid cream. The UV protection is surprisingly good despite rubbing off easily on my oily skin. Since using this sunscreen daily, I have not notice any darkened acne scars or more sunspots around my forehead and underneath my eyes. This sunscreen hasn't stain the collar of my shirts either. Due to the white cast it somehow makes my skin look more cakey(?) and heavy as if I have paint on. I do not like this sunscreen under makeup (I use concealer and cheek products) and because the cast is so bad when I spot conceal (with a shade that matches my skin) it looks weird because some spots are dark from the concealer while other areas are white from the sunscreen. I didn't experience any pilling. I have tried wearing this sunscreen by itself with just a serum and find it moisturizing enough for my oily skin but it catches onto any dry flakes like old acne scars and the white cast is more opaque. When I use a serum and light moisturizer underneath the sunscreen, it goes on more smoothly, the cast is still there but not as strong, however the whiteness is uneven/streaky. My guess is that certain areas where there's more moisture the sunscreen doesn't stick on too well and rubs off easily. Reapplication is a nightmare! Even though I blot any excess oils and product from the initial application, when I reapply my skin feels heavy and the again, the white cast! I'm still finding a mineral sunscreen that offers full UV protection, is cosmetically elegant, with little to no white cast and unfortunately this one was not that. I won't be repurchasing this sunscreen.

At first I wasn't sure if I would like this sunscreen or not. When applied to the skin, it does not absorb into the skin and also causes white streaks on my skin. This sunscreen feels stuffy and heavy when applied to the skin. However, after a period of testing many ways, I realized it's not that bad if you know how to use it. First of all, your skin must be moist enough, then when you apply it, you will see that it absorbs easily on the skin without causing white streaks. Next, there is a tip I give you: wherever you apply it, immediately spread it evenly. Don't put it all over your face and then apply it slowly because it will be very difficult to dissolve. In addition, I discovered that one thing I like about this sunscreen is that it helps improve skin tone, helping to make my face brighter. So my advice is not to use this sunscreen on dry skin. You must make your skin moist enough before applying them In short, I like this sunscreen and will continue to pursue it next time.