Is La Roche Posay Anthelios dermo-pediatrics Reef-Safe Sunscreen Safe?
Review the flags Standard: Reef-Safe Sunscreen
Fails standards
1 of 19 flagged (0 high-risk, 1 watchlist) — Score 8.5/10
Cosmetiqly Score 8.5/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (1)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Reef-Safe Sunscreen standards:
HOMOSALATE MODERATE Concern
Under active environmental review for bioaccumulation in aquatic food chains and endocrine-active properties.
Citation: SCCS. Opinion on Homosalate, SCCS/1638/21 (2021).
Complete INCI formulation (19 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Reef-Safe Sunscreen |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AQUA / WATER | Pass |
| 2 | ALCOHOL DENAT | Pass |
| 3 | HOMOSALATE | Flagged (MODERATE) |
| 4 | ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE | Pass |
| 5 | BIS-ETHYLHEXYLOXYPHENOL METHOXYPHENYL TRIAZINE | Pass |
| 6 | ETHYLHEXYL TRIAZONE | Pass |
| 7 | BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE | Pass |
| 8 | GLYCERIN | Pass |
| 9 | PROPANEDIOL | Pass |
| 10 | C12-22 ALKYL ACRYLATE/HYDROXYETHYLACRYLATE COPOLYMER | Pass |
| 11 | DROMETRIZOLE TRISILOXANE | Pass |
| 12 | DIISOPROPYL ADIPATE | Pass |
| 13 | DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE | Pass |
| 14 | DICAPRYLYL ETHER | Pass |
| 15 | TOCOPHEROL | Pass |
| 16 | ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER | Pass |
| 17 | CAPRYLYL GLYCOL | Pass |
| 18 | SODIUM POLYACRYLATE | Pass |
| 19 | TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Sunscreen options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Reef-Safe Sunscreen flags:
Other safety checks for Anthelios dermo-pediatrics
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
13762179(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
- Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.