Allergen & irritant analysis
This sunscreen from EltaMD, Inc lists 22 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis found no commonly-flagged contact allergens or irritants in the INCI list — though no formula is universally safe. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
No commonly-flagged contact allergens or irritants were detected in the listed ingredients — though no formula is universally safe.
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
- 1Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 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
22INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: octocrylene 10%, zinc oxide 15% inactive ingredients: water, butyloctyl salicylate, coco-caprylate/caprate, isohexadecane, butylene glycol, isododecane, phenoxyethanol, polyhydroxystearic acid, triethoxycaprylylsilane, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, acacia senegal gum, polysilicone-11, xanthan gum, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, ethylhexylglycerin, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, squalane, disodium edta, polysorbate 60, sodium hyaluronate, sorbitan isostearate
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
Frequently asked questions
Is UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in UV Sheer 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 Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in UV Sheer 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 Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
No commonly-flagged allergens or irritants were detected in UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+, which is encouraging for reactive skin — but "no known flags" isn't the same as "safe for everyone." Patch test before full use, and check it against your own allergen profile on AllerNote.

