Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis sunscreen from EltaMD, Inc lists 24 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- PhenoxyethanolKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
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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.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 4Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 5Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 6ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
24INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: zinc oxide 13.5%, titanium dioxide 4.4% inactive ingredients: water, dimethicone, butyloctyl salicylate, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, cetyl dimethicone, dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, polyhydroxystearic acid, alumina, phenoxyethanol, triethoxycaprylylsilane, sodium chloride, hydrogen dimethicone, sodium hyaluronate, potassium sorbate, tocopheryl acetate, tocopherol, bisabolol, carnosine, dipropylene glycol, ascorbyl palmitate, zingiber officinale root extract, iron oxides
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is UV AOX Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in UV AOX Elements Broad-Spectrum 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 UV AOX Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in UV AOX Elements Broad-Spectrum 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 UV AOX Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. UV AOX Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 contains 1 flagged allergen 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 UV AOX Elements Broad-Spectrum SPF 50 against your own profile.

