Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis sunscreen from CeraVe lists 26 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
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
- 1CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
- 2Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 3Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 4AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 5ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
26INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: titanium dioxide 6%, zinc oxide 4.7% inactive ingredients: c12-15 alkyl benzoate, butyloctyl salicylate, neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, paraffin, euphorbia cerifera wax, ozokerite, dimethicone, beeswax, polyethylene, cetyl alcohol, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, cholesterol, phytosphingosine, sodium hyaluronate, polyhydroxystearic acid, aluminum hydroxide, stearic acid, bht, carbomer, triethoxycaprylylsilane, isostearic acid, sodium lauroyl lactylate, xanthan gum
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Is Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Mineral Sunscreen Stick 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 Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Mineral Sunscreen Stick 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 Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 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 Mineral Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 against your own profile.

