Allergen & irritant analysis
6 flaggedThis sunscreen from COSRX lists 36 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- HomosalateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
- OctocryleneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
- Ethylhexyl salicylateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
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.
- 4ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
36INCI (full list, INCI order): water, propanediol, homosalate, octocrylene, ethylhexyl salicylate, butyloctyl salicylate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, diphenylsiloxy phenyl trimethicone, dimethicone, vp/eicosene copolymer, silica, trisiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, trimethylsiloxysilicate, 1, 2-hexanediol, behenyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, c14-22 alcohols, cetyl alcohol, potassium cetyl phosphate, polyacrylate-13, polyisobutene, parfum, c12-20 alkyl glucoside, butylene glycol, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, polysorbate 20, sorbitan isostearate, dextrin, theobroma cacao extract, gossypium herbaceum extract, glucose, tocopherol
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Does Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen 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 Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains 6 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 Vitamin E Vitalizing Sunscreen SPF 50+ against your own profile.

