Cica Calming Niacinamide Sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++ INCI List & Ingredients | Dot & Key Skincare

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This sunscreen from Dot & Key Skincare lists 21 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 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.

2 known allergens in this formula

Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
Homosalate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate

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

Anti-agingReduces irritationRedness reducingBarrier repairHydratingBrighteningReduces large poresScar healingAcne fightingGood for oily skinDark spots

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
3
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
4
Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
5
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

21

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ethylhexyl salicylate, dimethicone, peg-10 glyceryl stearate, homosalate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, glycerin, polyhydroxystearic acid, disodium acetyl glucosamine phosphate, methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, silica, c13-14 isoparaffin, caprylhydroxamic acid, c20-22 alkyl phosphate, niacinamide, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, camellia sinensis leaf extract, centella asiatica extract, caesalpinia spinosa gum, bht, citric acid

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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 Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cica Calming Niacinamide Sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++ fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Cica Calming Niacinamide Sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++'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 Cica Calming Niacinamide Sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++ paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Cica Calming Niacinamide Sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++'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 Cica Calming Niacinamide Sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Cica Calming Niacinamide Sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++ contains 2 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 Cica Calming Niacinamide Sunscreen with SPF 50 PA+++ against your own profile.