I'm reviewing the La Roche-Posay Anthelios W Sunscreen today.
Here are some useful information on sunblocks:
SPF stands for Sun Protection factor and shows the protection against UVB. SPF 1 means that the person can stay in the sun for 10 minutes without getting sunburnt. So, a typical SPF of 30 means that the person can stay in the sun for 300 minutes before she needs to reapply the sunscreen again.
In asian cosmetics, we usually see a PA grading system on top of the SPF. PA stands for The Protection Grade of UVA. While a sunscreen with an SPF prevents you from getting a sunburnt, it does not prevent you from getting tanned. As asian females are very hardworking in their whitening regime, most asian sunscreens includes the PA grading system. Unlike SPF, PA goes by the number of '+', with the maximmum being three '+'. PA+ corresponds to delaying the tanning time up to 2 to 4 times, PA++ is 4 to 8 times and PA+++ is more than 8 times. The western sunscreens do not have the PA system but do indicate the protection against UVA.
- SPF 30
- High UVA/UVB protection
- Non-perfumed
- Paraben-free
- Very water-resistant
- Non-comedogenic
The texture is not very thick and spreads easily.
It does not leave a white cast but will have this glossy surface. I usually wait for a while after applying the sunscreen and use a tissue paper to gentle press on my face to reduce the greasiness. It does require sometime for the skin to absorb the sunscreen and the face will not feel greasy anymore.
What I like about this sunscreen is that it is very lightweight on my skin. There are sunscreen that are thick and does not absorb well and thus pose burden the skin.
RATING: 4/5
Will I Repurchase? Yes
Note: SPF is not cumulative. For example, if I use a foundation with SPF25 and a loose powder with SPF 20 to set the makeup, the total SPF is NOT 45. You can only take the highest one, which is SPF25.
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