La Roche-Posay La Roche Posay Anthelios UV Air Serum Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50

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• Avobenzone

  Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

  An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the formula hold up under sun exposure. On labels it also appears as Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane.

• Homosalate

  Fragrance ingredient (scent)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

  An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also adds scent to the product.

• Octisalate

  Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

  An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light, and doubles as a light stabilizer to keep the formula steady in sun. It also appears on labels as Ethylhexyl Salicylate.

• Octocrylene

  Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)UV absorber (protects the formula from light, not a sunscreen filter)UV filter (filters UV rays)

  An organic UV filter that absorbs ultraviolet light. It also serves as a light stabilizer, helping keep other filters and the formula intact under sunlight.

• Water

  Antiplaque (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  The base liquid that most of the other ingredients dissolve or spread into. It carries the formula and helps condition the skin surface.

• Glycerin

  Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Humectant (holds moisture)Oral care (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  Glycerin draws in and holds moisture while conditioning and protecting skin. It also dissolves other ingredients, adjusts thickness, and can add scent. On labels it may appear as glycerol.

• C15-19 Alkane

  Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  A light liquid solvent that dissolves other ingredients and helps them blend. It supports the formula spreading smoothly.

• Niacinamide

  otherSmoothing (CosIng functional class)

  An ingredient that smooths the skin's surface. In practice, it helps the product leave skin feeling even.

• Propanediol

  Humectant (holds moisture)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A solvent that dissolves other ingredients and helps them blend evenly. It also adjusts the thickness of the formula.

• C12-22 Alkyl Acrylate/Hydroxyethylacrylate Copolymer

  Binder (holds the formula together)Light stabiliser (protects the formula from light)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  This is a film-forming ingredient that helps hold the formula together and adjusts its thickness. It also acts as a light stabilizer, helping the product stand up to light.

• Tocopherol

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant, which helps keep the formula from going off. It also conditions skin and forms a thin surface layer that slows moisture loss. You may see it listed simply as vitamin E.

• Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Fragrance ingredient (scent)Occlusive (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  A light oil used as a solvent to dissolve other ingredients and as an occlusive that forms a layer helping hold in moisture. It can also add a bit of scent.

  listed as “caprylic/ capric triglyceride”

• Caprylyl Glycol

  Deodorant (masks or reduces odour)Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Preservative (inhibits microbial growth)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A multi-tasker that conditions skin and hair and acts as a deodorant. As an emollient it softens and smooths, leaving skin feeling conditioned.

• Cassia Alata Leaf Extract

  Astringent (CosIng functional class)

  A leaf extract that works as an astringent. It gives a tightening, toning feel to the skin's surface.

• Cetearyl Alcohol

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Foam boosting (increases foam from other ingredients)Opacifier (makes the formula less see-through)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A workhorse ingredient that softens skin feel, adjusts thickness, helps oil and water mix, and keeps the blend stable. In practice it thickens the product, keeps it from separating, gives a smooth feel, and can make the product look opaque. Despite its name, it behaves like a waxy solid, not a drying alcohol.

• Citric Acid

  Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)Fragrance ingredient (scent)other

  Citric Acid is a mild acid used to fine-tune a formula's pH. It keeps the acidity steady (buffering), binds trace metals that would spoil the formula (chelating), and can add a scent note.

• Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate

  Skin protecting (CosIng functional class)

  An ingredient that works to protect the skin surface. It helps form a protective layer on the skin.

• Glyceryl Stearate

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  Glyceryl Stearate is an emollient that softens and smooths skin feel. It also acts as an emulsifier, keeping the oil and water parts blended together.

• Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax

  Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  This is a wax from sunflower seeds, used to condition the skin. It helps keep skin feeling soft and smooth.

  listed as “helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed wax”

• Hydroxyacetophenone

  Antioxidant (slows the formula oxidising)other

  An antioxidant that helps keep the formula from going off over time. In practice it protects the product's other ingredients from breaking down.

• Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

  Bulking agent (adds volume)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A starch-based ingredient that adds bulk and adjusts thickness. It helps fill out the formula and control its texture.

• Jojoba Esters

  Emollient (softens and smooths skin)Moisturising (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Soothing (CosIng functional class)

  A skin-conditioning ingredient that softens and smooths, adds moisture, and has a soothing effect. In practice it helps the product feel comfortable and keeps skin from feeling dry.

• Maltodextrin

  Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Binder (holds the formula together)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Film forming (leaves a thin coating)Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)otherSkin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  Maltodextrin is a multitasking carbohydrate. It soaks up excess liquid, holds ingredients together, keeps the oil-and-water mix stable, and forms a thin film while conditioning skin and hair.

• Pentylene Glycol

  Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Solvent (dissolves other ingredients)

  A skin-conditioning ingredient that also works as a solvent. It helps dissolve other ingredients and keeps skin feeling conditioned.

• Polyglycerin-3

  Humectant (holds moisture)

  Polyglycerin-3 is a humectant, meaning it draws in and holds moisture. In practice it helps keep the product and skin from drying out.

• Sclerotium Gum

  Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  This is a gum that thickens the formula and keeps it stable, while also conditioning skin. It adjusts how thick the product is and keeps the blended parts from separating.

• Sodium Hyaluronate

  Humectant (holds moisture)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)

  A moisture-grabbing ingredient that draws in and holds water. That keeps skin conditioned and helps it feel supple. It's the salt form of hyaluronic acid.

• Sodium Hydroxide

  Buffering (holds the formula at a set acidity)Denaturant (makes alcohol undrinkable)other

  Sodium Hydroxide is a strongly alkaline ingredient used in tiny amounts to fine-tune a formula's acidity (buffering). This keeps the product's pH steady. It can also act as a denaturant, altering another substance so it stays fit for use in cosmetics rather than being consumed.

• Sodium Starch Octenylsuccinate

  Absorbent (takes up oil or water)Emulsion stabiliser (keeps oil and water mixed)Viscosity control (thickens or thins the formula)

  A modified starch that absorbs liquid and adjusts the thickness of the product. It also keeps oil and water from separating.

• Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate

  Hair conditioning (CosIng functional class)Skin conditioning (CosIng functional class)Surfactant (cleanses or mixes oil and water)

  This is a multi-tasking ingredient that helps oil and water mix so the product stays blended. It also works as a cleansing agent and softens the feel of skin and hair. In practice, it keeps the formula smooth and even while conditioning.

• Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

  Chelating (binds metal ions in the formula)other

  This is a chelating agent. It binds trace metals in the mix that could break the formula down over time.

Source

DailyMed drug label

Source record

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=f3d841aa-b4fe-4a9d-8ad2-edd4445852d2

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5 August 2026

Market

United States

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