UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41

UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41

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22ingredients
SunscreenEltaMD, Inc

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

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Oil-freeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganReef-safeCruelty-freeSilicone-freeFungal-acne-safe
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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This sunscreen from EltaMD, Inc lists 22 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.

1 known allergen in this formula
  • Phenoxyethanol · irritant · mediumKnown 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.

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Benefits

Scar healingBarrier repairAnti-agingReduces irritationAcne fightingHydratingRedness reducingDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 3
    Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
  • 4
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

22

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: zinc oxide 9%, titanium dioxide 7% inactive ingredients: water, isopropyl palmitate, ethylhexyl stearate, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, alumina, polyacrylate-13, phenoxyethanol, hydrogen dimethicone, polyisobutene, hydrogenated polyisobutene, triethoxycaprylylsilane, oleth-3 phosphate, tocopheryl acetate, bisabolol, tocopherol, carnosine, ethylhexylglycerin, sorbitan isostearate, polysorbate 20, zingiber officinale root extract, iron oxides

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Potential Concerns

  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Is UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41'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 Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41'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 Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. UV Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 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 Physical Broad-Spectrum SPF 41 against your own profile.