Allergen & irritant analysis
4 flaggedThis sunscreen from Cetaphil lists 26 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 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
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- EthylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Ethylparaben
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
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
26INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%, ethylhexyl salicylate 5%, octocrylene 7%, benzophenone-3 6%, titanium dioxide 5.7% inactive ingredients: water, propylene glycol, glycerin, dimethicone, vp/eicosene copolymer, cyclomethicone, stearic acid, dimethiconol, potassium cetyl phosphate, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, aluminum hydroxide, disodium edta, tocopherol, triethanolamine, phenoxyethanol, ethylparaben, chlorphenesin, cetyl alcohol, carbomer, methylparaben, xanthan gum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Is Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50 fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Daily Facial Moisturizer 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 Facial Moisturizer SPF 50 contain parabens?
Yes, Daily Facial Moisturizer 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 Facial Moisturizer SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50 contains 4 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 Facial Moisturizer SPF 50 against your own profile.

