La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX Daily Moisturizing Cream SPF 15 with Mexoryl SX, 3.4-Ounces

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Product Features

• Anthelios SX is the moisturizer with the highest protection against harmful UVA rays
• The most complete broad-spectrum protection and the first sunscreen approved by the FDA in 18 years
• Light, non-greasy, fragrance-free and PABA-free formula provides 24-hour hydration
• Parsol 1789 (avobenzone) protects against long UVA rays and is stabilized by Octocrylene
• Mexoryl SX is photostable on its own and protects against short UVA rays

Product Description

Product Description

Anthelios SX is a light, non-greasy, fragrance-free daily use moisturizer with sunscreen that combines Parsol 1789 (avobenzone) and an innovative ingredient, Mexoryl SX (ecamsule) to help provide UVA protection. It is allergy-tested, PABA-free, suitable for sensitive skin and offers 24-hour hydration. Anthelios SX has complete broad spectrum protection. Anthelios SX contains MEXORYL™ SX, the most effective FDA-approved organic filter designed to protect against short UVA rays (maximum absorption at 344nm) with high photostability, a key factor in sunscreen protection efficacy. This high photostability means the sunscreen will maintain a higher UVA protective ability longer and not degrade as quickly as other FDA approved UVA filters when exposed to the sun.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 4.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• Note: Gift-wrapping is not available for this item.
• ASIN: B000R9A56I
• Item model number: 2185426
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,870 in Health & Personal Care (See Bestsellers in Health & Personal Care)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In defense of greasy, November 27, 2007

By	Z. Childs (New York/Massachusetts) - See all my reviews

I have dry skin, and this works perfectly as a daily moisturizer. It even removes a step from my routine (before I would apply moisturizer then sunscreen, this is effectively both). It doesn't melt into my mouth.
It does make my face shiny --there's no getting around it- but that doesn't bother me.
My mother hates the gunky texture of the SPF 15, and she uses the SPF 50 "fluide extreme" which is a drier formula, over a moisturizer. She warns that you have to let your moisturizer fully absorb before applying the sunscreen or else it all pills up and rubs off your face like eraser sweepings.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for Winter time, October 12, 2007

By	Eric the Red (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews

UVA rays are contant throughout the year, UVB rays are based on actual intensity of sunlight. This is the best UVA sun protection on the market because of the combination of Memorex AND Avobenzone. To increase the UVB (SPF from 15 to 50) you would need to add either Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, or Oxybenzone for UVB protection.

In America, I believe the FDA has not approved the combined use of Avobenzone with Zinc Oxide or Titanium Dioxide together in the same sunscreen. I don't see why Oxybenzone, Avobenzone, and Memorex SR can't be combined, perhaps too many chemicals in one lotion imposes unforesen harm. This is why in order to raise the SPF and keep the sunscreen safe by FDA standards, it's either Avobenzone or sacrificing a little UVA to up the UVB.

During winter, the UVB threat is lower than summertime, but the UVA threat is merely unchanged, so use this in winter. I hope this helps.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Two complaints.., July 21, 2007

By	RtisticFX (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

First, I wish this didn't feel so greasy on my face. I don't have oily skin, but this makes my face feel slick and heavy. I tried the new Neutrogena age defying in spf 45 with helioplex and like it much better. I did use the Eucerin spf 30 for years and was also happy with that, but was looking for more broad spectrum protection.

Second, they should make this in a higher spf, in my opinion. Is this Mexoryl so protective that it negates the need for an spf 30; is spf 15 enough? I am no dermatologist, so I don't know the science behind all of this...Just basing this opinion on common sense.