Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis sunscreen from Avène lists 24 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen 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.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
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
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.
Full Ingredient List
24INCI (full list, INCI order): water, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, ethylhexyl triazone, oryza sativa starch, phenylene bis-diphenyltriazine, glycerin, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, potassium cetyl phosphate, glyceryl stearate, stearyl alcohol, tapioca starch, vp/eicosene copolymer, benzoic acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, caprylyl glycol, parfum, glyceryl behenate, glyceryl dibehenate, ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, ci 17200, tocopheryl glucoside, 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.
Frequently asked questions
Does Very High Protection Fluid SPF 50+ (Normal To Sensitive Combination Skin) 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 Very High Protection Fluid SPF 50+ (Normal To Sensitive Combination Skin) with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Very High Protection Fluid SPF 50+ (Normal To Sensitive Combination Skin) paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Very High Protection Fluid SPF 50+ (Normal To Sensitive Combination Skin)'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 Very High Protection Fluid SPF 50+ (Normal To Sensitive Combination Skin) suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Very High Protection Fluid SPF 50+ (Normal To Sensitive Combination Skin) contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Very High Protection Fluid SPF 50+ (Normal To Sensitive Combination Skin) against your own profile.