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sellingAnthelios XL
SPF 50+ Gel-cream
Very high facial protection. Very water resistant. Anti-shine. Dry touch. Non-perfumed. Hypoallergenic. No parabens. Non-comedogenic.
Very high, broad spectrum protection (UVA + UVB). Protects from certain Infrared-A as well as pollution damage. Tested under dermatological control. For sensitive and sun-intolerant skin.
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Properties
Ideal for sensitive skin and/or skin prone to sun intolerance, commonly known as sun allergies. Suitable even for extreme sunshine intensity. Effectively prevents sun-induced pigment spots (pregnancy, photosensitization, etc...) and damage to cells caused by harmful UV rays.
XL-protect for a very high, broad spectrum and photostable UVA/UVB protection. Optimal SPF 50+ protection reinforced against UVA rays (stricter than the European recommendation on suncare products) thanks to patented filtering system technology Mexoplex®, combined with La Roche-Posay Thermal Spring Water, a soothing antioxidant.
- Double anti-shine action, immediate absorption, ultra-dry finish, no white marks
- Sensitive skin and sun intolerant skin
- Suitable for extreme sunshine intensity
- Ideal for combination to oily skin, even suitable for acne-prone skin
- Suitable for face
Product efficacy
AIRLICIUM Technology: Mattifying micro-particles immediately absorb and control all sources of shine (sebum, sweat and humidity)
- Tolerance demonstrated on sensitive skin: products tested under dermatological control on sensitive skin.
- Clinically proven efficacy on sun vulnerable skin: ANTHELIOS XL efficacy has been demonstrated by 29 clinical studies carried out in vivo by world renowned dermatological experts in photo-dermatology.
- Suncare products with La Roche-Posay thermal spring water: This unique water, particularly efficient against free radicals that may be generated by UVA-UVB rays, enriches ANTHELIOS suncare products with soothing and antioxidant properties.
- Broad, photostable protection against the most harmful rays (UVB + UVA).
Texture & application
Dry touch texture:
Over-exposure to the sun is dangerous. Do not stay in the sun for too long; even while using a sunscreen product as it does not provide you with 100% protection.
Apply the sunscreen product just before exposure. Re-apply frequently and generously to maintain protection, especially after swimming, perspiring, or towelling. For external use only.
- Non-oily
- Non-sticky
- No white marks
Over-exposure to the sun is dangerous. Do not stay in the sun for too long; even while using a sunscreen product as it does not provide you with 100% protection.
Apply the sunscreen product just before exposure. Re-apply frequently and generously to maintain protection, especially after swimming, perspiring, or towelling. For external use only.
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Ingredients
Mattifying micro-particles immediatly absorb and control all sources of shine (sebum, sweat and humidity)
Powerful blend of UV filters and anti-oxidants that goes beyond broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection to shield against damages from other skin aggressors, such as infrared and pollution.
Soothing and antioxidant properties. Efficient against free radicals that may be generated by UVA-UVB rays.
Our safety commitments
Safety standards beyond international cosmetics regulations.
100% products
allergy tested
100% products
allergy tested
One prerequisite = Zero allergic reactions.
If we detect a single case, we go back to the labs and reformulate.
Just the essential,
at the right active dose
Just the essential,
at the right active dose
Developed in collaboration with dermatologists
and toxicologists, our products contain only the necessary
ingredients, at the right active dose.
Tested
on very sensitive skin
Tested
on very sensitive skin
Our products’ tolerance is verified on the most sensitive skin:
reactive, allergic, acne-prone, atopic, damaged or weakened
by cancer treatments.
Formula protection
over time
Formula protection
over time
We select the most protective packaging associated with only
the necessary preservatives, to guarantee intact tolerance
and efficacy over time.