Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis day moisturizer from Cetaphil lists 26 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
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
- 1Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 4ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
26INCI (full list, INCI order): water, dimethicone, titanium dioxide, caprylyl methicone, zinc oxide, cetyl diglyceryl tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl dimethicone, glycerin, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, isohexadecane, dicaprylyl carbonate, silica, allantoin, benzyl alcohol, caffeine, ci 77288, ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, ethylhexylglycerin, hydrogenated lecithin, magnesium sulfate, methylpropanediol, tocopherol, triethoxycaprylylsilane, trisiloxane
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Pro AR Calm Control SPF 30+ contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Pro AR Calm Control SPF 30+ with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Pro AR Calm Control SPF 30+ paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Pro AR Calm Control 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 Pro AR Calm Control SPF 30+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Pro AR Calm Control 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 Pro AR Calm Control SPF 30+ against your own profile.

