Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis sunscreen from Cetaphil lists 36 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 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.
- Sodium hydroxideStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
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
- 1Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 4NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 5ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
36INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.8%, homosalate 9.5%, ethylhexyl salicylate 4.8%, octocrylene 7% inactive ingredients: water, glycerin, dipropylene glycol, panthenol, ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, isopropyl palmitate, silica, niacinamide, cetearyl olivate, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, potassium cetyl phosphate, sorbitan olivate, tocopheryl acetate, caprylyl glycol, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, palmitic acid, ethylhexylglycerin, leontopodium alpinum extract, stearic acid, 1, 2-hexanediol, oryza sativa lees extract, propanediol, sodium hydroxide, adenosine, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, citric acid, myristic acid, buddleja davidii leaf extract, thymus vulgaris leaf extract, tocopherol
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- 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 IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Is Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35'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 Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35'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 Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 contains 0 flagged allergens 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 Daily Oil-Free Moisturizer SPF 35 against your own profile.

