Skin Renewing Brightening Lotion SPF 30 INCI List & Ingredients | CeraVe

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This day moisturizer from CeraVe lists 44 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.

1 known allergen in this formula

1 known irritant

Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
Potassium hydroxide · pH adjusterHighly alkaline and corrosive in concentrated form; can cause burns and irritation if not properly diluted and neutralized. It is used in very small quantities to adjust pH.

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

Barrier repairHydratingAnti-agingReduces irritationScar healingBrighteningGood for oily skinDark spotsAcne fightingReduces large poresRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
3
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
4
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
5
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
6
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

44

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, homosalate 5%, ethylhexyl salicylate 5%, octocrylene 7% inactive ingredients: water, glycerin, niacinamide, dimethicone, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, isopropyl isostearate, isohexadecane, squalane, boron nitride, potassium hydroxide, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, sorbitan oleate, glyceryl stearate, behenyl alcohol, 2-mercaptonicotinoyl glycine, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, triethyl citrate, behentrimonium methosulfate, sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, sodium hyaluronate, sodium thiosulfate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, cholesterol, phenoxyethanol, carnosine, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, tocopherol, hydroxyacetophenone, caprylyl glycol, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, phytosphingosine, xanthan gum, cetyl alcohol, polysorbate 80, benzoic acid, peg-100 stearate

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Potential Concerns

May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
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 Skin Renewing Brightening Lotion SPF 30 fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Skin Renewing Brightening Lotion SPF 30'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 Skin Renewing Brightening Lotion SPF 30 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Skin Renewing Brightening Lotion SPF 30'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 Skin Renewing Brightening Lotion SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Skin Renewing Brightening Lotion SPF 30 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 Skin Renewing Brightening Lotion SPF 30 against your own profile.