Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis sunscreen from Dot & Key Skincare lists 28 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.
- 5Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 6ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
28INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, benzophenone-3, phospholipids, diethylhexyl carbonate, titanium dioxide, silica, glyceryl citrate/lactate/linoleate/oleate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, coco-caprylate/caprate, glycerin, propanediol, polyacrylate-13, polyisobutene, polysorbate 20, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, ascorbyl glucoside, fructooligosaccharides, beta vulgaris root extract, tocopheryl acetate, terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, citrus sinensis fruit extract, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, xanthan gum, citric acid
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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 Super Bright Sunscreen SPF 50+++ fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Vitamin C + E Super Bright 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 + E Super Bright Sunscreen SPF 50+++ paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Vitamin C + E Super Bright 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 + E Super Bright Sunscreen SPF 50+++ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Vitamin C + E Super Bright 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 + E Super Bright Sunscreen SPF 50+++ against your own profile.

