Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis day moisturizer from CeraVe lists 25 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.
- PhenoxyethanolKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
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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.
- 2CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
- 3Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 4AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
25INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, homosalate 10%, ethylhexyl salicylate 5%, octocrylene 2.7% inactive ingredients: water, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, glyceryl stearate se, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, glycerin, pentylene glycol, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp crosspolymer, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium hyaluronate, cholesterol, phenoxyethanol, disodium edta, hydroxyacetophenone, citric acid, phytosphingosine, xanthan gum, t-butyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Ultra-Light Moisturizing 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 Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Ultra-Light Moisturizing 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 Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 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 Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 against your own profile.

