Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis sunscreen from Dot & Key Skincare lists 31 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.
- Benzophenone-3Known allergen (sunscreen): Oxybenzone
- Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octinoxate
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 3Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 4Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 5NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 6Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 7ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
31INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, benzophenone-3, phospholipids, butylene glycol, isododecane, dicaprylyl carbonate, glycerin, titanium dioxide, silica, dimethicone, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate, propanediol, niacinamide, ascorbyl glucoside, tocopheryl acetate, fructooligosaccharides, beta vulgaris root extract, terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, citrus sinensis fruit extract, sodium gluconate, xanthan gum, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, polyacrylate-13, polyisobutene, polysorbate 20, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, octenidine hcl
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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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vitamin C + E SPF 50 PA+++ Sunscreen fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Vitamin C + E SPF 50 PA+++ Sunscreen'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 + E SPF 50 PA+++ Sunscreen paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Vitamin C + E SPF 50 PA+++ Sunscreen'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 + E SPF 50 PA+++ Sunscreen suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Vitamin C + E SPF 50 PA+++ Sunscreen 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 + E SPF 50 PA+++ Sunscreen against your own profile.

