Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50

Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50

3.0
25ingredients
SunscreenCetaphil

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safeVeganReef-safeCruelty-freeSilicone-free

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This sunscreen from Cetaphil lists 25 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.

1 known irritant
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong 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

Barrier repairHydratingReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingAcne fightingAnti-agingDark spotsBrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large pores

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 3
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
  • 4
    Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.

Full Ingredient List

25

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: zinc oxide 12% inactive ingredients: allantoin, bisabolol, butyloctyl salicylate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, caprylyl glycol, caprylyl methicone, dimethicone, dimethiconol, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, isododecane, lauryl peg-10 tris(trimethylsiloxy)silylethyl dimethicone, lauryl peg-8 dimethicone, niacinamide, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, peg-10, phenoxyethanol, polymethylsilsesquioxane, propanediol, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, tocopherol, trilaureth-4 phosphate, water

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Potential Concerns

  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum 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.

Is Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50'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 Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 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 Sheer Mineral Face Liquid Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 50 against your own profile.