Allergen & irritant analysis
4 flaggedThis sunscreen from A-derma lists 29 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- Decyl glucosideKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- Sodium hydroxideStrong 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: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- 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
Key Ingredients
- 1Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 4Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 5ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
29INCI (full list, INCI order): water, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, diisopropyl adipate, pentaerythrityl tetracaprylate/tetracaprate, dicaprylyl carbonate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, diethylhexyl butamido triazone, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, butylene glycol, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, potassium cetyl phosphate, decyl glucoside, c10-18 triglycerides, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, avena sativa bran, benzoic acid, caprylyl glycol, disodium edta, glyceryl behenate, glyceryl dibehenate, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, tribehenin, xanthan gum
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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
Is Protect Ad SPF 50+ fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Protect Ad SPF 50+'s listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.
Is Protect Ad SPF 50+ paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Protect Ad 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 Ad SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Protect Ad SPF 50+ contains 3 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 Ad SPF 50+ against your own profile.

