Active Ingredients:
- TITANIUM DIOXIDE 11%: A mineral sunscreen that provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays.
- BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE: An ester with sunscreen properties, providing UVB protection.
Other Ingredients:
- WATER: The base of the product, providing a liquid consistency.
- ISODODECANE: A hydrocarbon solvent that enhances the product’s texture.
- C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE: An emollient that helps improve the spreadability of the product.
- DIMETHICONE: A silicone-based polymer that provides a smooth texture and helps in moisture retention.
- UNDECANE, TRIETHYLHEXANOIN, ISOHEXADECANE: Emollients that contribute to the product’s texture.
- STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER: A film-forming agent that provides water resistance.
- NYLON-12: A synthetic polymer that can enhance the product’s texture.
- CAPRYLYL METHICONE: A silicone that enhances the product’s texture.
- PHENETHYL BENZOATE: An emollient with skin-conditioning properties.
- SILICA: A mineral that contributes to the product’s texture.
- TRIDECANE: An emollient that helps improve the spreadability of the product.
- DICAPRYLYL CARBONATE, DICAPRYLYL ETHER: Emollients that provide a lightweight and non-greasy feel.
- TALC: A mineral that can contribute to the product’s texture.
- DIMETHICONE / PEG-10/15 CROSSPOLYMER: A silicone-based polymer that helps improve the product’s texture.
- ALUMINUM STEARATE: A salt of stearic acid used as a thickening agent.
- PENTYLENE GLYCOL: A humectant and solvent.
- PEG-9 POLYDIMETHYLSILOXYETHYL DIMETHICONE: A silicone-based polymer that improves the product’s texture.
- IRON OXIDES: Color pigments used for tinting and providing additional sun protection.
- ALUMINA: A substance that can provide a matte finish.
- POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID: An emulsifying agent.
- PHENOXYETHANOL, BENZOIC ACID, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL: Preservatives.
- MAGNESIUM SULFATE: A mineral that can have skin-conditioning properties.
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL: A solvent and humectant.
- PEG-8 LAURATE, STEARIC ACID, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE: Emulsifiers and stabilizers.
- DIETHYLHEXYL SYRINGYLIDENEMALONATE: A skin-conditioning agent.
- TOCOPHEROL: Vitamin E, an antioxidant.
- PROPYLENE CARBONATE: A solvent used to improve the product’s texture.
- CASSIA ALATA LEAF EXTRACT: Extract with potential antioxidant properties.
- MALTODEXTRIN: A carbohydrate that may have skin-conditioning properties.
- DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE: A surfactant that helps improve the spreadability of the product.
LA ROCHE-POSAY ANTHELIOS MINERAL TINTED SUNSCREEN FOR FACE SPF 50 contains Butyloctyl Salicylate.
As for safety during pregnancy, salicylic acid itself is generally advised to be avoided in high concentrations during pregnancy. However, Butyloctyl Salicylate is a derivative, and its safety during pregnancy can depend on various factors, including the concentration used in a specific product. It’s recommended for pregnant women to consult with their healthcare provider or dermatologist before using products containing this ingredient, just to ensure it aligns with their individual health needs and circumstances.
You can read more about Salicylates and Salicylic Acid in our article.