Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis sunscreen from Bioderma lists 21 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen 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.
- 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.
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
- 1Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 2EctoinProtects against environmental stress and aging.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
21INCI (full list, INCI order): ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, c20-22 alcohols, pentylene glycol, microcrystalline cellulose, disodium edta, 1, 2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, mannitol, xylitol, propylene glycol, cellulose gum, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, rhamnose, xanthan gum, ectoin, tocopherol, fructooligosaccharides, caprylic/capric triglyceride, laminaria ochroleuca extract
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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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Photoderm Spray SPF 50+ fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Photoderm Spray 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 Photoderm Spray SPF 50+ paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Photoderm Spray 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 Photoderm Spray SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Photoderm Spray SPF 50+ contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Photoderm Spray SPF 50+ against your own profile.

