Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50 (sold at Ulta as the Ultra Light Face Sunscreen Fluid) is La Roche-Posay's 100% mineral face sunscreen: 11% titanium dioxide in a thin, tinted fluid with iron oxides and the brand's Cell-Ox Shield antioxidant technology. It is fragrance-free, oil-free, non-comedogenic, water resistant for 40 minutes per Ulta and recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation. The original SPF 50 comes in one universal tint; the brand's newer Medium, Medium-Deep and Deep shades are a separate SPF 40 formula with added zinc oxide.

Best for

Sensitive or melasma-prone skin that wants a tinted mineral SPF
Light to medium skin tones that want a sheer, makeup-friendly base

What we love

100% mineral SPF 50 with 11% titanium dioxide
Iron-oxide tint offsets white cast and adds visible-light coverage
Fragrance-free, oil-free and non-comedogenic
Recommended by the Skin Cancer Foundation and FSA/HSA eligible per Ulta

Worth knowing

SPF 50 version comes in only one universal tint
The new deeper shades are a different SPF 40 formula, which can confuse shoppers
Higher price than drugstore mineral sunscreens

How it scored

The breakdown.

Five factors, weighted for formulas. Here’s our working.

7.8Good

Beauty score out of 10. Brands can’t pay for placement — ever.

Results30%8.2
SPF 50 from titanium dioxide alone, with iron oxides that dermatologists recommend for visible-light protection; the single original tint limits how well it disappears on deeper skin.
Formula & ingredients20%8.0
A fragrance-free, oil-free mineral formula with antioxidant support and Skin Cancer Foundation recommendation, though it relies on silicones and talc.
Texture & experience15%7.6
La Roche-Posay and Ulta describe a thin, non-greasy fluid that blends easily alone or under makeup; r/Rosacea users add that the tint can transfer onto towels and sleeves.
Value20%7.0
At $39.99 for 1.7 fl oz it costs more than drugstore mineral options but sits below many prestige tinted mineral sunscreens.
Community love15%8.0
A long-standing dermatologist favorite and a frequent r/Rosacea pick for a tolerable tinted SPF that covers redness, with shade range and transfer the most common caveats.

Beauty profile

Inside the bottle.

Texture

Thin, non-greasy fluid with a subtle, blendable tint (La Roche-Posay and Ulta descriptions)

Format

Sunscreen lotion

Finish

Natural

Coverage

Sheer

Shade range

Single shade

Sun protection

SPF 50· Mineral

Fragrance

Fragrance-free

Size

1.7 fl oz / 50 ml

Key ingredients

Ingredient encyclopedia →

What’s in it: Titanium dioxide 11% (Tinted shade, SPF 50) with iron oxides for the tint, Cell-Ox Shield antioxidant technology and tocopherol (vitamin E) in a silicone-based fluid. The newer Medium, Medium-Deep and Deep shades use titanium dioxide 17% plus zinc oxide 8% and are labeled SPF 40.

How to use

Apply generously to the face 15 minutes before sun exposure as the last skincare step, alone or under makeup, and reapply at least every 2 hours.

Free from (brand-stated)

fragrance
oil
parabens
oxybenzone

Claims & certifications

Skin Cancer Foundation Seal
Non-comedogenic
Fragrance-free
Paraben-free
Dermatologist-tested
FSA/HSA eligible

Full ingredient list (INCI)39 ingredients · key actives highlighted · as listed by the brand

Active (Tinted shade): Titanium Dioxide 11%. Inactive: Water,
Isododecane,
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate,
Dimethicone,
Undecane,
Triethylhexanoin,
Isohexadecane,
Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer,
Nylon-12,
Caprylyl Methicone,
Butyloctyl Salicylate,
Phenethyl Benzoate,
Silica,
Tridecane,
Dicaprylyl Carbonate,
Dicaprylyl Ether,
Talc,
Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer,
Aluminum Stearate,
Pentylene Glycol,
PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone,
Iron Oxides,
Alumina,
Polyhydroxystearic Acid,
Phenoxyethanol,
Magnesium Sulfate,
Propylene Glycol,
Caprylyl Glycol,
Aluminum Hydroxide,
PEG-8 Laurate,
Stearic Acid,
Disteardimonium Hectorite,
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate,
Tocopherol,
Propylene Carbonate,
Cassia Alata Leaf Extract,
Maltodextrin,
Benzoic Acid,
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Formulas change. Always check the packaging, and patch-test if your skin is reactive.

Official product page

Creator video reviews

Watch it in action.

Real reviews, try-ons and wear tests from independent creators — verified with TikTok and YouTube and labelled when sponsored.

We don’t pay creators for reviews, and they don’t pay us. Nothing from TikTok or YouTube loads until you press play.

What people say

Straight from the source.

Verbatim from Reddit, forums, blogs and the beauty press — linked, so you can read the whole thread.

5 verbatim quotes · 3 positive · 2 mixed

NewBeauty

I like that this sunscreen gives me broad-spectrum protection with the brand's Cell-Ox Shield technology. It also rubs in easily and it’s fast-absorbing.

Dr. Azadeh Shirazi (quoted by Britt Fallon)NewBeauty · 2022-07Source

r/Rosacea

I have used the La Roche-Posay Tinted Mineral Anthelios Light Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50. A dermatologist recommended it. It has not irritated my skin. But everyone is different.

u/CuriousCatNapr/Rosacea · 2026-077Source

r/Rosacea

La Roche Posay Anthelios Tinted is AMAZING. Lightweight, looks like you have a bit of makeup on. Works with many skin tones.

u/DylanPrescottr/Rosacea · 2026-082Source

r/Rosacea

The LRP is my daily go to. It's not perfect, but it covers the redness and does a decent job covering up pimples.

u/Enough_Ad2919r/Rosacea · 2026-072Source

r/Rosacea

the anthelios has a tinted version which I have tried and I found that it didn't look patchy if I sweated, but you have to be careful not to wipe your face or itll get skin color liquid on your towel or sleeve or whatever.

u/blackKat007r/Rosacea · 2026-062Source

Price & value

Is it worth it?

Typical price

$39.99

for 1.7 fl oz / 50 ml

Per ounce

$23.65

DrugstoreMid-rangePrestigeLuxury

Right around the going rate per ounce for sunscreen. Our value score: 7.0/10 for a mid-range pick.

Price checked November 2026 at a non-Amazon retailer. Prices change — retailers show the current one.

Where to buy

Check price on Amazon Buy from the brand$39.99 USee it at Ulta

We may earn a commission when you buy through links on this page. It never affects our scores or what we recommend. How we make money

Community

What members noticed.

Ratings, skin types and the benefits people actually saw — logged on the Benefit Wheel.

No member ratings yet.

Tried it? Your score — and your skin or hair type — helps the next person decide.

Highlighted: what it’s built to do.

Discussion

No discussions yet.

Tried La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Tinted Sunscreen SPF 50? Ask a question or share how it’s working for your skin or hair — you’ll be the first.

FAQ

Good questions.

Is this the same as the new four-shade Anthelios tinted sunscreen?

Not exactly. The original Tinted shade is the SPF 50 formula with 11% titanium dioxide. La Roche-Posay's newer Medium, Medium-Deep and Deep shades use 17% titanium dioxide plus 8% zinc oxide and are sold at Ulta as an SPF 40 fluid.

Is it water resistant?

Ulta's listing says it is water resistant for up to 40 minutes. Reapply after swimming or sweating and at least every 2 hours.

Will it leave a white cast?

La Roche-Posay says the iron-oxide tint leaves a healthy glow without white cast when worn alone. With only one tint in the SPF 50 version, very fair or deep skin may find the color off.

Is it fragrance-free?

Yes. La Roche-Posay lists it as fragrance-free, paraben-free, oil-free, non-comedogenic and oxybenzone-free.

Sources we checked (4)