Vitamin C Gel Sunscreen SPF 50 INCI List & Ingredients | Deconstruct

Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This sunscreen from Deconstruct lists 34 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 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.

3 known allergens in this formula

Decyl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate

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 prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

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

Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairReduces irritationScar healingAnti-agingBrighteningReduces large poresRedness reducingDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
3
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
4
Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
5
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
6
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

34

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, ethylhexyl triazone, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, phospholipids, polysorbate 80, butylene glycol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, glycerin, methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, decyl glucoside, propylene glycol, xanthan gum, ethylhexyl salicylate, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, coco-caprylate/caprate, polyglyceryl-2 isostearate/dimer dilinoleate copolymer, squalane, butyloctyl salicylate, sodium carbomer, glyceryl dibehenate, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, hydrated silica, sodium gluconate, glycine soja oil, daucus carota sativa root extract, beta-carotene, tocopherol, dehydroxanthan gum, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, triethanolamine

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12decyl glucoside 13propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Is Vitamin C Gel Sunscreen SPF 50 fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Vitamin C Gel Sunscreen 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 Vitamin C Gel Sunscreen SPF 50 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Vitamin C Gel 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 C Gel Sunscreen SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Vitamin C Gel Sunscreen SPF 50 contains 3 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 C Gel Sunscreen SPF 50 against your own profile.