Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis sunscreen from EltaMD, Inc lists 21 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
- 1Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 2Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 3Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 4Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 5AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
21INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: zinc oxide 7%, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5% inactive ingredients: water, petrolatum, isopropyl palmitate, ethylhexyl stearate, dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, oleth-3 phosphate, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, polyisobutene, polyether-1, ethylhexylglycerin, peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether, citric acid, tocopheryl acetate, sodium hyaluronate, triethoxycaprylylsilane
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is UV Lotion Broad-Spectrum SPF 35 fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in UV Lotion Broad-Spectrum SPF 35'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 Lotion Broad-Spectrum SPF 35 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in UV Lotion Broad-Spectrum SPF 35'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 Lotion Broad-Spectrum SPF 35 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. UV Lotion Broad-Spectrum SPF 35 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 Lotion Broad-Spectrum SPF 35 against your own profile.

