La Roche-Posay
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Low risk79/100
La Roche-Posay
Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen
Sunscreens
Some ingredients carry a low-risk flag. Read the formulation context before deciding.
36 of 36 ingredients rated
Is it suitable during pregnancy?
MamaSkin rates the recorded formula for La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen as Low risk (75/100). Review the ingredient context and any manual-review explanation before deciding.
Why this rating?
The recorded formula includes 2 ingredient entries with risk flags: Phenoxyethanol (Low risk), Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (Low risk). These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail.
36 of 36 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.
How we assess productsIngredient breakdown
The recorded formula, with evidence behind each rating. Unmatched ingredients are marked Not assessed in grey.
Ingredient ratings and evidence
Higher-risk flags first. Open an ingredient for evidence.
Phenoxyethanol
Low risk
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative permitted in EU cosmetics up to 1.0%. The SCCS concluded it is safe for cosmetic use at that level, including when considering higher cosmetic exposure scenarios in infants and young children. Main practical concern is irritation/stinging on very sensitive or compromised skin rather than a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific risk.
Sources: SCCS/1575/16: Phenoxyethanol opinion https://health.ec.europa.eu/publications/phenoxyethanol_en
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
Low risk
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid is a salicylic-acid derivative, not salicylic acid itself. CIR reassessed its corrected ketone identity separately and found the evidence insufficient because impurity and phototoxicity questions remained. Low Risk is precautionary; these data gaps do not demonstrate pregnancy harm. Avoid irritated or damaged skin and use sun protection. There is no validated pregnancy-safe percentage for this derivative.
Sources: https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/capryl122019FAR.pdf
Titanium Dioxide 5%
No known risks
Inorganic mineral pigment and, in some products, a mineral UV filter. For typical topical use in creams, lotions and makeup, systemic absorption is expected to be very low. Most concerns discussed in the literature relate to ingestion (food additive E171) or inhalation exposure from fine powders/sprays, and to specific nanoparticle characterisation. For routine topical cosmetic use, it is generally considered acceptable in pregnancy and breastfeeding; if you prefer a cautious approach, avoid inhaling loose powders or sprays.
Sources: EFSA opinion on titanium dioxide as food additive E171 (ingestion context); SCCS opinions on titanium dioxide in cosmetics (including inhalation/nano considerations); general dermatology guidance on mineral sunscreens in pregnancy.
Zinc Oxide 15%
No known risks
Mineral ingredient used as a UV filter and skin protectant in many creams and mineral sunscreens. For typical topical use, systemic absorption is very low and it is generally considered acceptable in pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you prefer a cautious approach, avoid inhaling loose powders or spray formats.
Sources: General dermatology/obstetric guidance commonly lists mineral sunscreens (zinc oxide) as acceptable in pregnancy; exposure route considerations for powders/sprays.
Water
No known risks
Water (Aqua) is the standard purified water used as a cosmetic solvent. It has no pregnancy-specific risk in normal topical use.
Sources: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Water, https://single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/sectors/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-database/cosing-glossary-ingredients_en
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C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
No known risks
Alkyl benzoate emollient used in cosmetics; available cosmetic safety assessments do not indicate pregnancy-specific concerns with routine topical use.
Sources: CIR Safety Assessment of Alkyl Benzoates (2012); CIR alkyl benzoates dossier / C12-15 alkyl benzoate data.
Isohexadecane
No known risks
Low-viscosity isoparaffin emollient used for slip and lightweight texture. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Isoparaffins as Used in Cosmetics / CIR Quick Reference Table (Isohexadecane); EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Isononyl Isononanoate
No known risks
Emollient ester used for lightweight slip and a dry skin feel in makeup and skin care. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for alkyl esters/emollient esters; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Dicaprylyl Ether
No known risks
A lightweight fatty ether used as an emollient and spreading agent. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that dicaprylyl ether is safe in current cosmetic use; reviewed developmental testing did not identify maternal or fetal toxicity and skin absorption was low. Safety for airbrush delivery was not established.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Fatty Ethers https://www.cir-safety.org/sites/default/files/FR_FattyEthers_122022.pdf
PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate
No known risks
A high-molecular-weight PEG-modified fatty ester used as an emulsifier and pigment dispersant. Absorption of the intact material is expected to be low. No pregnancy-specific hazard signal was identified for normal topical cosmetic use; cosmetic-grade manufacture should control ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane residues associated with ethoxylated ingredients.
Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; CIR assessments of PEG fatty-acid esters and hydroxystearate-derived emulsifiers; FDA guidance and cosmetic manufacturing controls for ethoxylation impurities.
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
No known risks
A polyglycerin fatty-acid ester used as an emulsifier, dispersant or emollient. Cosmetic safety reviewers concluded that the assessed family of 274 polyglyceryl fatty acid esters is safe in current practices when formulated to be non-irritating. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Polyglyceryl Fatty Acid Esters as Used in Cosmetics https://www.cir-safety.org/supplementaldoc/safety-assessment-polyglyceryl-fatty-acid-esters-used-cosmetics-1
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
No known risks
Light emollient carbonate ester used to improve spreadability and reduce greasiness. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Dialkyl Carbonates as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
No known risks
ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer is a high-molecular-weight cosmetic polymer or film former. Dermal absorption is expected to be limited when manufactured with appropriate residual-monomer and impurity controls. Relevant CIR polymer assessments did not identify a pregnancy-specific concern for normal topical use; airborne powder or spray droplets should not be inhaled.
Sources: CIR Amended Safety Assessment of Acrylates Copolymers https://cir-safety.org/ingredient/acrylates-copolymer; CIR vinylpyrrolidone-polymer assessment.
Triethylhexanoin
No known risks
Light emollient triglyceride used to improve spreadability and reduce drag. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.
Sources: CIR: Amended Safety Assessment of Triglycerides as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Silica
No known risks
Mineral absorbent and texture aid used to mattify and improve slip. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical cosmetic use; this assessment does not cover deliberate inhalation of loose powder.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Silica and Silicates as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
No known risks
A high-molecular-weight acrylate polymer used as a film former and texture modifier. Its high molecular weight limits meaningful skin penetration. No reproductive or developmental hazard was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.
Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; Cosmetic Ingredient Review botanical safety-assessment framework and relevant ingredient-family assessments. No ingredient-specific human pregnancy study of normal topical cosmetic use was identified.
Citric Acid
No known risks
pH adjuster used in small amounts to maintain product stability. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); European cosmetics regulatory framework
Sodium Chloride
No known risks
Sodium chloride is used to adjust viscosity and texture in formulations; topical cosmetic use is considered low concern with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Caprylyl Glycol
No known risks
Humectant and preservative booster used to support product stability. Low systemic exposure expected from topical cosmetic use.
Sources: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU); Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US)
Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate
No known risks
An oil-soluble antioxidant and formula stabiliser used to protect cosmetic oils from degradation. No reproductive or pregnancy-specific signal was identified for normal topical cosmetic exposure.
Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; published safety and photostability literature for diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
No known risks
Silane coating and dispersion aid used on pigments and mineral particles. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkoxyl Alkyl Silanes as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Aluminum Hydroxide
No known risks
Mineral opacifier, absorbent and pigment-coating ingredient used in makeup, sunscreens and skin care. Low systemic exposure is expected from normal topical cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified in reviewed cosmetic references.
Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for alumina/aluminum hydroxide ingredients; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Stearic Acid
No known risks
Stearic acid is a fatty acid used to stabilise emulsions and improve texture; it is considered low concern in topical cosmetics with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks at typical concentrations.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Aluminum Stearate
No known risks
A fatty ester, lipid-derived emulsifier or emollient used for texture and skin conditioning. These materials have low expected systemic exposure, and no pregnancy-specific reproductive or developmental hazard was identified for normal topical cosmetic use.
Sources: CIR safety assessments of fatty esters, glycerides and emollients as used in cosmetics; European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory.
Chlorphenesin
No known risks
Preservative used to help protect formulas from microbial growth. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support present cosmetic use; no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical concern was identified in the material reviewed, although some users may still notice local irritation or sensitivity.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Chlorphenesin as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Disteardimonium Hectorite
No known risks
Mineral-derived organoclay thickener and suspension agent used in creams, makeup and sunscreens. It is expected to have low systemic exposure from topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified in reviewed cosmetic references.
Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for hectorite/quaternium hectorite ingredients; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Alumina
No known risks
An insoluble aluminum oxide mineral used as an absorbent, abrasive, bulking agent and surface treatment. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review concluded that alumina is safe in current cosmetic use. Normal topical exposure does not identify a pregnancy-specific concern; avoid deliberately inhaling loose powders or airbrush products.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Alumina and Aluminum Hydroxide https://www.cir-safety.org/panelbook/safety-assessment-alumina-and-aluminum-hydroxide-used-cosmetics
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
No known risks
Polymeric dispersing agent used to keep pigments and mineral filters evenly suspended. Low systemic exposure is expected from topical cosmetic use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern identified.
Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for polymeric fatty acid derivatives; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Tocopherol
No known risks
Vitamin E antioxidant used to protect oils and support the skin barrier. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns at cosmetic exposure.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
P-Anisic Acid
No known risks
An aromatic acid used for fragrance, pH adjustment and preservative support. No pregnancy-specific concern was identified for the low topical exposure expected from a compliant finished cosmetic. Local irritation remains possible.
Sources: European Commission CosIng ingredient inventory; European Chemicals Agency substance information for p-anisic acid.
Xanthan Gum
No known risks
Natural polysaccharide thickener used for stability and texture. Not associated with pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: European cosmetics regulatory framework
Disodium EDTA
No known risks
Disodium EDTA is a chelating agent used to improve formula stability and performance; it is considered low concern in topical cosmetic use, with no known pregnancy or breastfeeding risks at typical concentrations.
Sources: CIR; EU/UK Cosmetics Regulation
Propylene Carbonate
No known risks
Solvent and viscosity-control ingredient used in cosmetic formulas, often with clay thickeners. Reviewed cosmetic ingredient references do not identify a pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific concern for normal topical use.
Sources: CIR cosmetic ingredient safety references for carbonate solvents; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
No known risks
Common emollient derived from fatty acids and glycerin. Used to soften skin and improve texture without pregnancy-specific concerns.
Sources: Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US); Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (EU)
Cassia Alata Leaf Extract
No known risks
No pregnancy-specific harm has been identified for ordinary, correctly formulated topical cosmetic use of cassia alata leaf extract. This is a bounded botanical/extract assessment; direct pregnancy studies of the exact material are limited and oral, medicinal, damaged-skin or aerosol exposure is not included.
Maltodextrin
No known risks
Polysaccharide carrier and bulking agent used for texture and delivery support. Reviewed cosmetic safety sources support normal topical use, with no pregnancy- or breastfeeding-specific topical signal identified in the material reviewed.
Sources: CIR: Safety Assessment of Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics; EU CosIng / cosmetics regulatory inventory
Full recorded ingredient list
Titanium Dioxide 5%, Zinc Oxide 15%, Water, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Isohexadecane, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dicaprylyl Ether, PEG-30 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Triethylhexanoin, Silica, Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Chloride, Caprylyl Glycol, Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Aluminum Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Aluminum Stearate, Chlorphenesin, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Tocopherol, P-Anisic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cassia Alata Leaf Extract, Maltodextrin
Ingredient ratings refreshed 1 October 2026. Formulas vary by market and can change. Always compare with your packaging.
Questions about this assessment
Why does La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen have a Low risk rating?
The recorded formula includes 2 ingredient entries with risk flags: Phenoxyethanol (Low risk), Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (Low risk). These are ingredient-level flags; they do not replace the stored product assessment or account for every formulation detail. The product score is a stored assessment, not a clinical safety guarantee.
Is the MamaSkin score a measure of SPF or sun protection?
No. The score and risk band describe MamaSkin's pregnancy-focused ingredient screening of this recorded formula. They do not measure SPF, UVA protection, water resistance or whether you have applied enough sunscreen. Use the protection and application instructions on your exact packaging, and review the ingredient flags separately.
Has every ingredient in La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen been assessed?
36 of 36 ingredient entries on this page have a recorded score, evidence summary and source text. That describes documentation coverage, not proof that the finished formula has been clinically tested during pregnancy.
Does this assessment apply to my La Roche-Posay Anthelios SPF 50 Gentle Lotion Mineral Sunscreen?
Only if the ingredient list on your packaging matches the recorded formula shown here. Formulas can differ by market and change over time. Compare the full list, not just the product name; report a mismatch if it differs.
Does this pregnancy assessment also establish breastfeeding suitability?
No. This page presents a pregnancy-focused product assessment. Do not infer a breastfeeding conclusion from its score or label; breastfeeding requires a separate assessment of the formula and how it is used.
