Binding: Health and Beauty
Brand: ANTHELIOS
Ingredients: KEY INGREDIENTS: La Roche Posay thermal water. Titanium Dioxide. Octocrylene.MEXORYL XL.MEXORYL SXParsol 1789. Glycerin. Complete ingredients: Aqua, Octocrylene, Propylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Titanium Dioxide, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Drometrizole Trisiloxane, Terephthalylidene Dicamphor Sulfonic Acid, Triethanolamine, Isopropyl Palmitate, Stearic Acid, PVP/Eicosene Copolymer, Dimethicone, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Aluminum Hydroxide, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Methylparaben, PEG-100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Propylparaben, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol. Fragrance free.
Label: La Roche Posay
Manufacturer: La Roche Posay
Model: neo73
Publisher: La Roche Posay
Studio: La Roche Posay

Very high protection against UVA/UVB rays. - UVA Ultra protection thanks to a a unique filtering system of Mexoryl® SX and Mexoryl® XL (patented sunscreens) - Ultra-comfortable velvety texture - Water resistant

Customer Rating:
Summary: Great maximum sun block protection
Comment: I absolutely love the way this product applies. It is smooth, creamy, non-greasy and rubs in quick and completely! I have terrible sun spots on my arms from years of sun exposure as a youth. So now I use this on my arms everyday as both a moisturizer and sun block. Also on my neck which is very sensitive and often exposed due to v-necklines. This product contains Mexoryl SX. A revolutionary ingreadient not contained in most products sold (especially over the counter) here in the US. I first heard about it on the Today show about three years ago and have been using it ever since. Mexoryl SX protects from UVA, UVB and short UVA rays.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: worth it, if you can afford it
Comment: I have been using this product for several years, as I have very sensitive, fair skin and had skin cancer a few years ago. I first purchased it on a trip to Europe, and have been buying it online since. I used it in Hawaii, where we were in the sun and the water almost all day every day. They do say to reapply every few hours and after swimming, but I did not, as I am lazy. I applied it once, in the morning. However, I did not tan or burn at all. It is very water and sweat resistant. It does go on a little greasy, but if you wait a few minutes after applying, that goes away. I used to use the "fluide extreme visage" on my face, and this on my body, but have been using this on my face and body now (to save a little money), and it works great. (The visage also worked great, but is the same price for a smaller bottle, and it is a thinner consistency and didn't last long.) It is pricey, but lasts well and works. Also -- others, such as Umbrelle, claim to be the same, but cheaper, but they are NOT the same. La Roche Posay contains Mexoryl XS and XL, while Umbrelle only contains one (XL, I think), so this provides a broader range of UV protection. The only other brand I have found containing both types of Mexoryl is L'oreal Solar Expertise, which is much cheaper, but only goes to SPF 30. I have used it with success, also, though, but haven't used it near water because of the lower SPF.

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Customer Rating:
Summary: Not very sweat or water proof
Comment: I bought this Anthelios lotion because of the newer UV A & B protection ingredients approved and now allowed in the U.S. It seems to work ok when you are dry, but I got red playing heavy tennis in Florida and surfing as well. I suggest reading the Australian or Surfing forums about sunscreen and skin cancer. I am now using other products recommended on these sights that are made for surfing and stay on better when playing tennis for 4-5 hours in hot Florida. I usually do not recommend protects- people may think I'm a retailer or something, but the Hawaiian Is. Creations which was started by surfers in Hawaii or Australia goes on thick and stayed on tacky. It comes in a little yellow bottle. Does not sting the eyes either. The Anthelios brands go on dry and does not stay on when wet or sweaty very well for me. I use them for regular day use though when I don't expect to sweat.
Matt

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