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La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL/Invisible Fluid Sunscreen 50mL $24.99 ($22.49 S&S) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/$39 Spend) @ Amazon AU

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Usually around $32 each from Chemist Warehouse. One of the best premium sunscreens as recommended by skincare geeks on the internet

LRP Invisible Fluid is $24.99 ($22.49 S&S)

Also a great deal on La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Dry Touch SPF50+ Facial Sunscreen (untinted), same price

Shipped from and sold by Amazon.

The tinted version of Anthelios XL is also on sale at Amazon but it's being sold by a third party, so I would suspect that it's safer to get it from Chemist Warehouse, where most of the LRP sunscreen range is also on sale for the same price, minus the S&S discount.

I just bought 6 tubes, because my partner likes her sunscreen dry.

I forgot Cashrewards when I ordered, but I am informed there's a 3.5% cashback on Luxury Beauty. I hope to lead you to a discount I can no longer obtain.

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  • +15

    If getting a few just watch the use by dates on the sunscreen.

    • Got my order from yesterday. 6x Anthelios XL all dated October 2025

      • Sounds reasonable.

      • +1

        Just remember not to store them in the bathroom. Cool dry cupboard like the pantry is best.

        • +1

          What is the reason for this? They are in sealed containers?
          thanks :)

          • +1

            @MustardKetchup: Fluctuating temperatures and humidity. Probably better to store them in a cupboard that has relatively stable temperatures and low humidity. There are a lot of articles if you do some Googling.

  • Which one should I purchase? I ride to work on my bike in the mornings and want to put it on my face before I go.

    • -1

      What time in the morning?

    • +1

      I would do the Anthelios Invisible Fluid, it's standard non-shiny sunscreen that absorbs well.

    • +7

      At $25 for 50ml, might be cheaper to uber to work..

    • +2

      Depends on your skin type. I have very dry skin and my favourite is the Le Tans facial fluid. Wasted money on about 5 different sunscreens before I found my holy grail. Although the pink cancer council day wear spf50 is an all rounder for all skin types.

    • Do you bike in a UPF neck gaiter?

  • For anyone who is wondering, yes this is certified as real sunscreen.

    *Tested AS/NZS 2604.2012

  • +8

    Just be careful of counterfeit products when purchasing that you don't accidentally buy from non-Amazon/3rd party stores. Not sure where they'll source it from but make sure you compare and return if not the same quality.

    I'll be getting it from ChWh this time around to save hassle since price is comparable.

    • +4

      Same. I've been getting mine from CH especially if it's only a few $ more expensive. Just safer.

      • +2

        10% S&S and 3% amazon gift card discount is like $15 off if you're buying 6 tubes, but agree need to be sure you're buying from listings where Amazon is the seller

        • +1

          I was under the impression buying from Amazon didn't even really make a difference since they commingle inventory. Did they fix that?

    • +2

      I got six bottles last time and at least five were fake. Wrong texture and smell of the sunscreen. Label was slightly different.

      • +6

        That sucks. Was it sold by Amazon or third party?

    • Are the ones sold by Amazon even guaranteed to be genuine?

      I thought the issue with Amazon was they pool all stock with the same SKU, regardless of whether it's a 3rd party or "Sold by Amazon"

      So you could be buying something "Sold by Amazon" but what you get sent it a counterfeit that a 3rd party seller sent in.

      That was my understanding, unless things are different now.

        • +2

          Right at the top of the Amazon link, from the Reddit thread it says:

          https://sellercentral.amazon.com/gp/help/external/200141480?…

          This article applies to selling in: United States

          Co-mingling stock is definitely a thing. Maybe they've stopped it for Skincare/Cosmetics but it seems unknown whether they've implemented that in Australia as well.

          I recently bought a few La Roche Possay products from Amazon during Prime Day. Sold and Fulfilled by Amazon. I don't know if they were fake or not - but they made me break out really badly. It wasn't just normal purging either.

          • +1

            @Harold Halfprice: Did you get the same reaction from the same product from a normal retail outlet?

            • @Save Medicare: First time using LRP. I've used similar products/ingredients from different brands that have been fine. But never LRP.

              So it could be that my skin had a reaction specifically to the LRP products, or could be that I was sent fakes. I have no idea…

              But knowing that there are fakes on Amazon doesn't particularly inspire confidence. I actually just contacted Amazon and they agreed to let me return them, which was an easy process at least.

  • +1

    I had a sample size of this from the family doctor but I really didn't like the feel of it, it is way too dry and hard to spread out. Suggest to try the Japanese or Korean suncscreen especially the facial ones, they are light and way better to spread out and much more pleasant to wear on your face.

    • +3

      Damn, which GP is giving out LRP?

      • One of the ChWh type chemists near my Woolies had samples in the display while queuing at the registers. Loaded up on a couple to throw into the toiletry bag.

    • Do you have brand names to suggest please?

      • +5

        Beauty of joseon uses good broad spectrum chemical filters (some of the same used in anthelios) but is a lighter formulation. It’s one of the rare Korean sunscreens that’s had it’s UV protection level independently lab certified too.

    • +10

      they are also way less effective at blocking UV If you’re talking about imported sunscreens - they aren’t properly tested to the same regulations as sunscreens sold here. If you look up consumer tests of a lot of those sunscreens some of them don’t even meet like 50% of the SPF labelled on the bottle. LRP on the other hand is excellent and has one of the highest levels of UVA protection you can buy in a sunscreen.

    • +4

      I've read that overseas sunscreen are a no go for the Australian sun, and that it would be better to shop locally as it's more regulated as to what they can sell here in terms of ingredients and protection, is that true?

      • +2

        But … isn't it the same sun?

        • +2

          The sun here bites more (mainly in southern states} due to less ozone, or ozone holes.

          • -3

            @redpen: The sun is no different here, the ozone hole is over Antarctica. The difference is just social attitudes to sunbaking.

        • +4

          Several different factors to consider. Same sun but different ozone layer above us. We also have a harsher climate and more extreme UV levels.

          Sunscreen from overseas are not as tightly regulated and tested compared to sunscreen sold here that have registration numbers on the product.

    • +5

      It’s a trade off for sure - Jap/Kor sunscreens generally sit way better on my face and don’t break me out or cause irritation.

      I do find they are less effective, but for someone like me which sits in an office 8 hours a day, it’ll be just fine for the walk from the carpark to the office. The best sunscreen is the one you’ll consistently wear - I hated wearing some of the Aussie ones because they’d irritate my skin.

      If I’m at the beach - Cancer Council sunscreens for sure.

  • +5

    FYI it's on sale for the same price at chemist warehouse atm

  • Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek, Slide! They’ve added “Seek” and “ Slide” over the years Cancer Council.

  • +3

    just wait for Priceline 50% off

  • What's the difference between this and the other larger bottle one from same brand? Both seem to be sunscreen

  • +7

    There is so much fake stuff from Amazon…even sold by Amazon itself. Supposedly, all the stock gets bundled or co-mingled together regardless of who is selling the stock and they ship it from the pool of same products. Therefore it could be a combination of fake and real - just a lucky dip.

    • I’ve heard of this too. Can catch people out who believe they’re okay because they’re buying products supplied by Amazon specifically!

    • +1

      Is this true? I read that Amazon stopped comingling their skincare products 4 years ago

      https://www.reddit.com/r/AsianBeauty/comments/t0ok2i/be_wary…

    • I don't think Amazon would want to fund the resources required to check where store owners are receiving their stock from.

      Unfortunately, anyone can have a store on Amazon, shipped by Amazon and you have no idea where they're buying that stock from right? I would say most of them are looking to buy it from the cheapest source so unless it directly comes from the companies Amazon page, you have no idea if it's legit or not.

      I assume if there is multiple and multiple complaints about fake product, the risk for that amazon store owner is is that Amazon will hold their funds and also hold their product. So it's not a great idea to sell counterfeit on amazon because they will do those things.

  • +1

    Calculating how long 50ml can last.

    • If you are using the correct amount by Australian standards, it would be 10 applications to face, neck and ears (5ml)

  • +1

    Wtf, how good can sunscreen be, the usual price is $710/litre, and even this discount only brings it down to $500/litre

    • +2

      Try this vs "normal" sunscreen and you can feel the difference. A daily sunscreen is important (well definitely to me) and only good if worn….for me that having something that doesn't feel oily or caked on…..this is great.

      My dad worked on the rails so lots of outdoor exposure and is now having skin cancers cut out to ensure they don't take hold real proper.

      So get whatever you like to wear at the price you want to pay….whether it's from ALDI or some French sounding company….the main thing is to wear something, if you're going to be outside. I've tried a couple of brand and this is by far the best to ensure I'm protected every day.

  • +5

    These (much) cheaper alternatives are also very reputable and get good reviews from AusSkincare communities :~)

    They stretch for a long time if you’re just getting your face/neck with these, and use a generic 50+ sunscreen for the rest of the body.

    https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/92927/cancer-council…

    https://www.chemistwarehouse.com.au/buy/119860/hamilton-spf-…

    • I think I tried the Cancer Council one way back and didn't love it. It might not have been great for my sensitive skin. Can't remember for sure.

      Is the Hamilton one good for sensitive skin?

      • +1

        I personally don’t like the hamilton one it irritates

  • Looking for some good colourless sunscreen that's easy to apply (especially if you habe a bit of stubble on your face). Any suggestions?

  • +3

    I used to use these a lot when I was younger and whilst I like it, I slather on a lot of spf on my face and this makes my eyes irritated. It’s also tiny, at the price I’d rather buy a korean spf.

    I find the Cancer Council one best value as it just has so much more product, and for AHM users you can get a rebate as well.

    • Hey @Slutty Bianca, any recommendations for Korean brands?

      • Beauty of Joseon — Relief Sun : Rice + Probiotic

      • +2

        Note that Korean sunscreen has gotten some bad rep recently as it wasn't actually SPF 50 as they claimed.

        That said, I'm using axis y sunscreen ATM ( it's a physical sunscreen) and can attest that it's great (it "hides" your pores as well!). Ymmv

        • +2

          Note that some sunscreens in the Australian and NZ markets also fail SPF testing. source. Not great, but it happens.

          The Korean Purito sunscreen that famously failed to meet SPF claims was relying on AMA laboratories in the US to test their sunscreens. It turned out that AMA labs was falsifying results, and even Australian brands like Ego Pharmaceuticals and Sukin were caught out.

          Korean sunscreens where Kolmar is the manufacturer should be pretty solid in terms of reliability.

    • Hi can you get the rebate buying from any retailers, or does it have to be from Cancer Council?
      TIA

  • Whats the difference between these 3 ? - all seem to achieve the same results for the same price.

    La Roche-Posay Anthelios Invisible Fluid SPF 50+ 50ml

    La Roche-Posay Anthelios XL Dry Touch SPF50+ Facial Sunscreen For Oily Skin 50ml

    La Roche-Posay Anthelios ULTRA SPF50+ Facial Sunscreen For Dry Skin 50ml

    • +4

      The first one is if you want the sunscreen not to have a foundation finish - some sunscreens can be used as foundation.

      The last 2 are for different skin types;
      * the first one is for oily skin - so it'll be a little matte or drying,
      * the second one is for dry skin - so it'll be hydrating or extra moisturizer added

  • I get a very bad allergic reaction to some sunscreens and I have not yet found what is causing it, anyone else get red and burning spots on the skin where you apply sunscreen specially face?

    • +1

      I don't but it is a thing.

      There are many different "filters" which are used in sunscreens, so definitely try different brands out.

      I'd also give a mineral sunscreens a go if you haven't already

      • Thanks, I will check the mineral ones.

  • -1

    The real story is, how do people use all this skin care and Botox and still look older than the average bloke who doesn't do a thing to their face?? 😂😂😂

    • +5

      This is face sunscreen, if you think that sun damage doesn't age you then have a look at this guy

      • I guess a good solution is to not go into the sun for long periods of time?

        • +2

          "Good" is subjective - not everyone is willing to sacrifice outdoor activities just to avoid using sun protection…

  • +1

    For those who are looking for a cheap face sunscreen that is non-greasy and pleasant for everyday use, the Aldi Ombra Daily Defence SPF50+ Face Moisturiser is just a few dollars and may be out in the next month or two, if Aldi follows last year's schedule. This product only comes out once a year and once it's gone, it's gone for the year.

    • +1

      How is this compared to the Hamilton Everyday Face?

      • Almost identical - see comment

        Edit: I should say, the untinted version of the Aldi one is almost identical. Hamilton has a very slight tint.

    • Does anyone have sensitive skin and tried Aldi or Hamilton brands? LRP works great for me but looking for a more wallet friendly option.

      • +1

        In using Hamilton at the moment. It's fine but my skin is not mega sensitive. It's only $10 so you can try it and give it to a friend if it doesn't work well for you.

    • +2

      I tried this since it was recommended on here but I really didn't like it. Was very chalky and stung the eyes very badly for me. Went back to NIVEA Sun UV Face Shine Control SPF 50 which worked a lot better.

      • Hmm that's weird, I've never had a chalky tube, it's always quite smooth for me. Eye sting is definitely an issue and differs from person to person. I don't get eye sting from the Aldi one but I did with Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion SPF50. Not fun.

      • Oohh I might give NIVEA Shine Control a go. Someone posted a review that said it didn't trigger their sensitive acne-prone skin.

        • Yeah it worked really well for me. Going to try the Hamilton SPF 50+ Everyday Face next.

  • +1

    Hopefully these are genuine. Bought a few to use in the Japan snowfield. Japan Korean sunscreen don’t work here, but surely ours works over there.

  • "Our sunscreen."

  • I clicked the link and I just noticed my Amazon says "You last purchased this item on 28 May, 2023" for $12.99. What happened with the price?

  • Is this 100 x better than my Aldi sunscreen?

  • +1

    One of the girls on my Instagram runs an Amazon business, and she posted she makes $9 from this product today!

    I think she made alot of money today, I am unsure where she sources but I found it funny she posted it to her story! I guess the post on here helped her sales!

    • But how? It's sold by Amazon?

      • I may of been confused.

        I think she posted that, she is sourcing the product and it's $9 margin on it.

        Check her link below, and her stories.
        https://www.instagram.com/emm.ecom/

        It did, or does look like it's her business.(I may of mis-read)

  • +1

    https://www.amazon.com.au/Anthelios-Invisible-Fluid-SPF-50ml…
    It's $6.99 here? Gotta be fake or dodgy right?

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