Protect AC SPF 50+ INCI List & Ingredients | A-derma

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This sunscreen from A-derma lists 28 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
Decyl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingReduces irritationGood for oily skinRedness reducingScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
3
Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
4
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
5
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

28

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, cetearyl isononanoate, diisopropyl adipate, isodecyl neopentanoate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, diethylhexyl butamido triazone, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, potassium cetyl phosphate, decyl glucoside, c10-18 triglycerides, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, avena sativa sprout oil, benzoic acid, caprylyl glycol, disodium edta, parfum, glutamic acid, glyceryl behenate, glyceryl dibehenate, propylene glycol, silica, sodium hydroxide, tocopheryl acetate, tribehenin, xanthan gum

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12decyl glucoside19parfum23propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Does Protect AC SPF 50+ contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Protect AC SPF 50+ with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Protect AC SPF 50+ paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Protect AC SPF 50+'s listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Protect AC SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Protect AC SPF 50+ contains 4 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Protect AC SPF 50+ against your own profile.