Key ingredients
4.7/5
Niacinamide and UV filters are the main actives in this melasma sunscreen.
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Mela B3 UV Face Sunscreen SPF 30
$34.97
La Roche-Posay Mela B3 UV is the face sunscreen people reach for when pigment is the job, not beach sport. It layers SPF 30 with niacinamide in a texture meant for everyday makeup days. Use it as your morning base and reapply if you are outdoors for long stretches.
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The Edyt Score
4.7 / 5.0
Targets
4.7/5
This melasma sunscreen is a niacinamide.
Formula standards
4.7/5
The formula is a niacinamide.
The verdict
This melasma sunscreen suits daily pigment-aware SPF.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (EltaMD, CeraVe, Eucerin, Cetaphil, ISDIN, and Vanicream). Compare best for, filter, finish, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Daily pigment-aware SPF | Tinted daily mineral SPF | Drugstore mineral face SPF | Tinted SPF 50 lotion | Sheer mineral daily SPF | Clinic-leaning mineral fluid | Minimalist mineral moisturizer SPF |
| Filter | UV filter | Mineral | Mineral | UV filter | Mineral | Mineral | Mineral |
| Finish | Fluid | Tinted mineral | Mineral fluid | Tinted lotion | Sheer mineral | Mineral fluid | Moisturizer SPF |
| Skin fit | Uneven pigment | Melasma-prone face | Daily face | Uneven tone | Sensitive face | Photoaging + pigment | Reactive face |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| Notes | Niacinamide · Face SPF | Tinted · Zinc | SPF 50 · Drugstore | Tinted · SPF 50 | Sheer · SPF 50 | SPF 50 · Fluid | Free-and-clear · Zinc |
| $ / size | $34.97 | $48.00 | $13.97 | $15.88 | $12.59 | $46.00 | $13.97 |
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FAQ
Who is Mela B3 UV Face Sunscreen SPF 30 best for?
La Roche-Posay Mela B3 UV is the face sunscreen people reach for when pigment is the job, not beach sport. It layers SPF 30 with niacinamide in a texture meant for everyday makeup days. Use it as your morning base and reapply if you are outdoors for long stretches.
How did Edyt Beauty score this melasma sunscreen?
Edyt Beauty rates Mela B3 UV Face Sunscreen SPF 30 4.7 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Mela B3 UV Face Sunscreen SPF 30 against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from EltaMD, CeraVe, Eucerin, Cetaphil, ISDIN, and Vanicream. For more from the same brand, see More from La Roche-Posay below.
Where can I buy it?
Shop Mela B3 UV Face Sunscreen SPF 30 with the Buy button when it is available. We may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability can change. You can also find it in our guide to Best Sunscreens for Melasma.
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