We compared two invisible-finish SPF50+ face sun creams: the La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid and the Garnier Ambre Solaire Super UV Invisible Serum.
What we looked at
UV protection stated in the listings, texture, resistance and fragrance, extra ingredients, bottle size, and price. We compared single-bottle listings only.
The verdict
If you want a larger 50ml, fragrance-free fluid with the Mexoryl 400 filter and stated water, sweat and sand resistance, the La Roche-Posay is the active, sensitive-skin pick, at £13.98. If you want a lighter everyday serum with ceramide and hyaluronic acid in a vegan formula for under £9 a bottle, the Garnier is the value option, though it is a smaller 30ml and does not list water resistance.
A larger 50ml fragrance-free fluid with Mexoryl 400 and stated water, sweat and sand resistance, but it costs £5 more per bottle.
A lighter vegan serum with ceramide and hyaluronic acid for under £9, but a smaller 30ml bottle with no water resistance listed.
La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Invisible Fluid SPF50+ Sunscreen, 50ml — Best for Sensitive Skin
Intended for: Marketed as a very-high-protection SPF50+ fluid sunscreen with the exclusive Mexoryl 400 filter for ultra long UVA, water, sweat and sand resistant, with an invisible, non-greasy texture and no fragrance, developed for sensitive skin.
What we liked
- Larger 50ml bottle, which works out at about £27.96 per 100ml
- Exclusive Mexoryl 400 filter stated to protect against ultra long UVA rays
- Very high broad-spectrum SPF50+ covering UVB, UVA and ultra long UVA
- Water, sweat and sand resistant formula, developed for sensitive, reactive skin
- Invisible, lightweight gel-fluid texture, stated to be non-greasy with no white cast
- Fragrance free
Worth knowing
- Costs £5.02 more per bottle than the Garnier on these listings
Best for
- Sensitive skin that wants a fragrance-free SPF50+ fluid
- Outdoor and active use, with water, sweat and sand resistance stated
- Anyone who wants the larger 50ml bottle
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers who want the lowest price per bottle
- Anyone who wants a ceramide or hyaluronic acid formula
Garnier Ambre Solaire Sun Cream SPF 50+ Super UV Invisible Serum, 30ml — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as an SPF50+ daily sunscreen serum for the face with very high UVB, UVA and long UVA protection, enriched with ceramide, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E, in an invisible fluid texture for all skin types.
What we liked
- Cheaper per bottle than the La Roche-Posay on these listings
- SPF50+ with protection against UVB, UVA and long UVA, developed for the sensitive face area
- Formula enriched with ceramide, stated to provide instant skin barrier protection
- Invisible fluid texture that is lighter than a classic face sunscreen
- Vegan formula in a bottle made of 40% recycled glass, approved by Cruelty Free International
Worth knowing
- Smaller 30ml bottle, and Amazon lists it at about £29.87 per 100ml
- The listing does not mention water, sweat or sand resistance
Best for
- Everyday city wear as a lightweight daily face serum
- Anyone who wants a vegan, cruelty-free-approved formula
- Buyers who want the lowest price per bottle
Not ideal for
- Beach and sport use where water resistance matters
- Anyone who wants the larger 50ml size
