Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis sunscreen from Cetaphil lists 17 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
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
- 1Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 4ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
17INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: titanium dioxide 6%, zinc oxide 4.7% inactive ingredients: aluminum hydroxide, beeswax, bht, butyloctyl salicylate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, cetyl alcohol, dimethicone, euphorbia cerifera wax, isostearic acid, neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, ozokerite, paraffin, polyethylene, stearic acid, tocopheryl acetate, triethoxycaprylylsilane
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick 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 Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick 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 Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 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 Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50 against your own profile.