Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30

Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30

53ingredients
SunscreenCetaphil

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeVeganReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This sunscreen from Cetaphil lists 53 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant 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.

2 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
  • Polyaminopropyl biguanide · preservativeKnown sensitizer; its use is restricted in cosmetics due to safety concerns.

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
  • 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

HydratingReduces irritationBarrier repairRedness reducingAnti-agingScar healingDark spotsBrighteningReduces large poresAcne fightingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
  • 3
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
  • 4
    Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
  • 5
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
  • 6
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

53

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: titanium dioxide 4.9%, zinc oxide 4.7% inactive ingredients: alumina, arachidyl alcohol, arachidyl glucoside, ascorbic acid, avena sativa kernel extract, beeswax, behenyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, bisabolol, butylene glycol, butyloctyl salicylate, calendula officinalis flower extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, carbomer, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, ceramide np, cetyl dimethicone, chamomilla recutita flower extract, cholesterol, dimethicone, dimethicone peg-8 laurate, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, hydrated silica, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, maltodextrin, methicone, panthenol, pantothenic acid, peg-100 stearate, peg-8, phytosphingosine, polyaminopropyl biguanide, polymethyl methacrylate, polysorbate 60, potassium sorbate, propylene glycol, sodium lauroyl lactylate, stearic acid, styrene/acrylates copolymer, tocopheryl acetate, triethoxycaprylylsilane, trimethylsiloxysilicate, trisiloxane, vp/eicosene copolymer, water, xanthan gum

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Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • 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 IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion 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 Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion 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 Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 contains 2 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 Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 against your own profile.