La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50 Gentle Lotion, Broad Spectrum SPF + Antioxidants, Face & Body Sunscreen, Titanium Dioxide & Zinc Oxide, Oxybenzone Free, Oil Free

Stays white
Stay white on my face. Never cleared until I washed face.

ALL mineral sunscreens leave a white cast! Some are just better than others.
If you’re on the hunt for a mineral sunscreen that has zero cast, you’re on a long road called IT DOESN’T EXIST. Please understand that ALL 100% mineral sunscreens (ones that contain zinc oxide/titanium dioxide only) leave a cast, regardless of what the package says. “Sheer zinc” “Invisible zinc” – sorry, not a thing. Some are better than others (formulation helps a little), but even the palest skin tones will notice if using the correct amount for the face (typically 1 tsp).To avoid a white cast in mineral sunscreens, look for:1) Ones with a tint. Tinted sunscreens are arguably better as they contain iron oxides which may help protect against blue light. Don’t think of the tint as makeup, but just a way to help cancel out the white cast as they usually provide little to no makeup coverage.2) A chemical/mineral combo sunscreen. These usually have some white cast, but not nearly as bad as a pure mineral would. Sometimes people who are sensitive to chemical sunscreens can tolerate the combo ones.The La Roche-Posay Anthelios Mineral Sunscreen is no exception, it leaves a pretty strong white cast. But what I like about it is that it’s smooth, applies evenly, and feels good on the skin. I find a lot of mineral sunscreens are hard to blend and this one blends out easily. It’s gentle like the packaging says and comfortable around the eyes. The white cast will go down after several minutes, but without makeup over it, it’s always noticeable to some degree. The darker your complexion, the more noticeable it will be.I actually really like this sunscreen. I know what to expect with mineral sunscreens so I’m not mad that it leaves a white cast. I mostly use it on my 9-month-old daughter, she’s very fair skinned and it’s gentle enough that I don’t have to worry about it stinging or burning her skin. I also like to use it around my eyes and on my hands. Occasionally I use it on my face if I know I’m going to wear makeup over it. It sits well under makeup and doesn’t feel dry/cakey.I’m giving it 4 stars only because I think the price is too high for what it is.

Allergic to LaRoche-Posay sunscreen
I’m under Doctor’s care due to an allergic reaction to this sunscreen. I have an itchy pimply rash on my arms, neck and upper chest-The only parts exposed to sun and needed sun screen. It was very difficult to apply because it was a thick white cream that did not blend into skin easily. I wish to return and get my money back even though the period for return expired.

Easy to use and tolerate sunscreen for people who hate sunscreen
After my melanoma diagnosis I suddenly decided I can’t go outside without sunscreen. But I hate sunscreen! My Dr. gave me a sample, and wow! It’s not greasy, messy, stinky or any of the things I hated about sunscreen. Plus it is mineral based; no yucky chemicals!

The item I received was too dry like a powder. It was impossible the skin to observe.I am not sure it is because of old product (made in 2022) or it was badly stored.I could not ask for refund because I opened it.