Allergen & irritant analysis
5 flaggedThis sunscreen from Avène lists 28 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- OctocryleneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- Lauryl glucosideKnown allergen (surfactant): Lauryl Glucoside
- Decyl glucosideKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
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.
- 2Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 4AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 5ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
28INCI (full list, INCI order): water, octocrylene, glycerin, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, titanium dioxide, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, diisopropyl adipate, dicaprylyl ether, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, cetearyl isononanoate, cyclopentasiloxane, lauryl glucoside, polyglyceryl-2 dipolyhydroxystearate, dimethicone, cyclohexasiloxane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol, citric acid, decyl glucoside, disodium edta, helianthus annuus seed oil, propylene glycol, silica, sorbic acid, tocopherol, tocopheryl glucoside, xanthan gum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+ fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+'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 Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+ paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+'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 Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+ contains 5 flagged allergens and 0 irritants (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 Sunscreen Aqua-Fluid SPF50+ against your own profile.

