La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 Dupes & Cheaper Alternatives
From 44 Reddit threads · Updated October 3, 2026
Avobenzone SPF 60 for beach days; reliable protection with greasy, sweaty vibes. The catch: runs greasy and can make you look sweaty. Here's what Redditors reach for instead.
The short answer
Best Overall AlternativeMoisturizer-like hydration · $19.60 · 50 ml
Best Cheaper AlternativeGel-lotion texture, not greasy · $12.48 · 88.7 ml vs $28.48 for the original
Best for Sun ProtectionMoisturizer-like texture, not sunscreeny · $14.40 · 50 ml
#1
Best Overall Alternative
- Size: 50 ml
- Price per ml: $0.39/ml (original $0.19/ml)
The why
One minus
Gets shiny fast on oily skin
Good forDry Skin, Sensitive Skin
Both recommended for Sun Protection.
“Also look into Korean hybrid sunscreens beyond BoJ.”
— Reddit, r/SkincareAddiction
The original, at a glance
- Why people love it
- SPF 60 that hangs on through beach days
- Price
- $28.48 · 147.9 ml · $0.19/ml
#2
Best Cheaper Alternative
Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion Sunscreen SPF 50
Neutrogena·Sunscreen
See alternativesGel-lotion texture, not greasy
- Size: 88.7 ml
- Price per ml: $0.14/ml (original $0.19/ml)
The why
A chemical SPF 50 with avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene that reads like a gel-lotion instead of a thick cream. It fits people who want a lighter daytime sunscreen under makeup. Expect eye sting, fragrance, and a greasy turn on oily skin.
One minus
Can sting eyes and burn near lash line
Good forDry Skin, Sensitive Skin
Both recommended for Sun Protection.
“I put it on every morning after my shower and let it soak in for 10-15 minutes”
— Reddit, r/30PlusSkinCare
#3
Best for Sun Protection
Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics SPF 50+
Beauty of Joseon·Sunscreen
See alternativesMoisturizer-like texture, not sunscreeny
- Size: 50 ml
- Price per ml: $0.29/ml (original $0.19/ml)
The why
This is the Korean formula people keep repurchasing for everyday face SPF and makeup days. It suits dry, sensitive, and retinoid-worn skin that wants a cushy finish, but oily or acne-prone folks keep reporting shine, pilling, and breakouts.
One minus
Can turn greasy and shiny by midday
Good forSensitive Skin, Dry Skin
Both recommended for Sun Protection; discussed alongside La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 in 5 threads.
“My favourite I have tried so far is from Beauty of Joseon.”
— Reddit, r/SkincareAddiction
#4
Best for Acne
The why
A watery gel sunscreen that dries down fast and layers cleanly under makeup. Best for oily or combo skin that wants no white cast and hates heavy formulas. Dry, reactive, or eye-sensitive skin often hates the alcohol and fragrance.
One minus
Alcohol sting is a real thing
Good forOily Skin, Combination Skin
Both recommended for Sun Protection; discussed alongside La Roche-Posay Anthelios Melt-In Milk Sunscreen SPF 60 in 5 threads.
“Literally the only fave sunscreen that doesn’t break me out”
— Reddit, r/30PlusSkinCare
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GentleEye-Friendly
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Heavy/RichAlcohol-Free
Liquifies on contact and dries fast · 197 mentions
Gel TextureJ-Beauty
Thin, serum-like SPF with no white cast · 138 mentions
Centella/Cica
Feels like a light moisturizer · 78 mentions
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