Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis sunscreen from EltaMD, Inc lists 17 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.
- Iodopropynyl butylcarbamateKnown allergen (preservative): Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
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 sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
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
- 1Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 2NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 3Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 4Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 5Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 6AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
17INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: zinc oxide 9%, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5% inactive ingredients: water, cyclopentasiloxane, niacinamide, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, butylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, polyisobutene, triethoxycaprylylsilane, tocopheryl acetate, peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether, oleth-3 phosphate, iodopropynyl butylcarbamate, lactic acid, sodium hyaluronate, phosphoric acid
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46'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 Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46'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 Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 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 Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 against your own profile.

