La Roche-Posay

Mela B3 Anti-Dark Spot Moisturiser SPF30 40ml

Name: La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Anti-Dark Spot Moisturiser SPF30 40ml
Brand: La Roche-Posay

40ml

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingContains fragrance

Key ingredientsNiacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Glycerin

OverallMela B3 Anti-Dark Spot Moisturiser SPF30 is a moisturiser with SPF 30 from La Roche-Posay built around niacinamide (barrier-supporting), salicylic acid (exfoliating, pore-clearing) and glycerin (hydrating). It contains added fragrance. Its sun protection combines mineral and chemical UV filters.

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Ingredient Analysis

35 of 40 ingredients identifiedContains fragranceContains added colour

Key ingredients

Niacinamide Salicylic Acid Glycerin

Full ingredient list (40) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
C15-19 Alkane Lightweight emollient & spreadability All skin types
Diisopropyl Sebacate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Niacinamide Barrier support & even tone Generally gentle
Ethylhexyl Triazone Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Silica Texture & oil absorption All skin types
Drometrizole Trisiloxane Sunscreen UV filters All skin types
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane Sunscreen UV filters All skin types

Show the other 30 ingredients · 2 with a caution note

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Dicaprylyl Carbonate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Cellulose
CI 77891 Mineral UV filter & colourant Generally gentle
Butylene Glycol Humectant & solvent Generally gentle
Tin Oxide Shimmer & colourant Generally gentle
Potassium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Carbomer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Arachidyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Arachidyl Glucoside Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Behenyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
2-Mercaptonicotinoyl Glycine
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
Sodium Thiosulfate
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Hydroxyacetophenone Preservative All skin types
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle
Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Xanthan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Pentylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Poly C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Polyglyceryl-2 Laurate Emulsifier (PEG-free) Generally gentle
Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate Antioxidant preservative All skin types
Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
Mica Shimmer & colourant Generally gentle
CI 14700 Synthetic colourant All skin types
Parfum Scent additive Potential irritant

Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.

Common questions

Is La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Anti-Dark Spot Moisturiser SPF30 fragrance-free?

No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum") is the 40th of 40 ingredients.

Does La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Anti-Dark Spot Moisturiser SPF30 contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed. It does contain arachidyl alcohol and behenyl alcohol: fatty alcohols that soften and thicken the formula and aren't drying.

Is La Roche-Posay Mela B3 Anti-Dark Spot Moisturiser SPF30 safe for fungal acne?

It contains one ingredient that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (polyglyceryl-2 laurate). How much it matters depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.