Allergen & irritant analysis
15 flaggedThis sunscreen from Cien lists 30 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 13 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 9 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, benzyl alcohol, limonene, citronellol, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Acrylates copolymerKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CoumarinKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- EugenolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- OctocryleneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- Ethylhexyl salicylateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
- Benzyl salicylateKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
- AlcoholKnown sensitizer/irritant
- Sodium hydroxideStrong 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: 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
- 1Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
30INCI (full list, INCI order): water, octocrylene, alcohol, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, glycerin, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl salicylate, vp/hexadecene copolymer, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, triacontanyl pvp, acrylates copolymer, xanthan gum, parfum, tocopheryl acetate, sodium hydroxide, microcrystalline cellulose, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, galactoarabinan, disodium edta, linalool, cellulose gum, benzyl alcohol, limonene, benzyl salicylate, citronellol, coumarin, eugenol, geraniol
Tap any ingredient to see details
Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sun Lotion SPF 50 High contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 9 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, benzyl alcohol, limonene, citronellol, coumarin, eugenol, geraniol, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Sun Lotion SPF 50 High with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Sun Lotion SPF 50 High paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Sun Lotion SPF 50 High'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 Sun Lotion SPF 50 High suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Sun Lotion SPF 50 High contains 13 flagged allergens and 2 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 Sun Lotion SPF 50 High against your own profile.

