UV Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ INCI List & Ingredients | EltaMD, Inc

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.

Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairAcne fightingBrighteningReduces large poresRedness reducingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
2
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
3
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
4
Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
5
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

22

INCI (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?

It depends on your specific triggers. UV Sheer 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 Sheer Broad-Spectrum SPF 50+ against your own profile.