Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 50 INCI List & Ingredients | Cetaphil

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This sunscreen from Cetaphil lists 38 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula

Benzyl alcohol · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
Phenoxyethanol · irritant · mediumKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)

How common are allergens in sunscreens? See our data on the whole category →

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingReduces irritationBarrier repairAnti-agingRedness reducingDark spotsAcne fightingBrighteningScar healing

Key Ingredients

1
CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
2
Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
3
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
4
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
5
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

38

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: titanium dioxide 9%, zinc oxide 7% inactive ingredients: water, isohexadecane, butyloctyl salicylate, cetyl dimethicone, styrene/acrylates copolymer, olive oil polyglyceryl-6 esters, sorbitan olivate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, vp/eicosene copolymer, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl olivate, cetyl palmitate, sorbitan palmitate, dimethicone peg-8 laurate, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, cholesterol, phytosphingosine, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, benzyl alcohol, bisabolol, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, propanediol, xanthan gum, aluminum hydroxide, sodium lauroyl lactylate, carbomer, tocopheryl acetate, disodium edta, stearic acid, triethoxycaprylylsilane, citric acid, maltodextrin, phenoxyethanol, capryloyl glycine, undecylenoyl glycine

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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 DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

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

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion 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 Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 50 paraben-free?

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

It depends on your specific triggers. Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 50 contains 2 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 Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion Broad Spectrum SPF 50 against your own profile.