Allergen & irritant analysis
7 flaggedThis day moisturizer from Cetaphil lists 35 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 7 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- MethylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
- PropylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Propylparaben
- Ethylhexyl salicylateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- OctocryleneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
- EthylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Ethylparaben
Not detected: added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: parabens.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
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.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 4AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
35INCI (full list, INCI order): water, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, glycerin, ethylhexyl salicylate, titanium dioxide, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, propylene glycol, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, octocrylene, cyclopentasiloxane, stearic acid, dimethicone, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, nylon-12, petrolatum, aluminum hydroxide, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, disodium edta, drometrizole trisiloxane, ethylhexyl triazone, ethylparaben, glyceryl stearate, hydrogenated soybean oil, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylparaben, myristyl myristate, peg-100 stearate, phenoxyethanol, potassium cetyl phosphate, propylparaben, sodium chloride, stearyl alcohol, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, tocopherol, triethanolamine
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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 EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Is Daily Defence Face Moisturiser With SPF 50+ fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Daily Defence Face Moisturiser With 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.
Does Daily Defence Face Moisturiser With SPF 50+ contain parabens?
Yes, Daily Defence Face Moisturiser With SPF 50+'s INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.
Is Daily Defence Face Moisturiser With SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Daily Defence Face Moisturiser With SPF 50+ contains 7 flagged allergens 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 Daily Defence Face Moisturiser With SPF 50+ against your own profile.

