Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis sunscreen from EltaMD, Inc lists 39 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Sodium cetearyl sulfateSulfate-based surfactant, can be irritating or drying for sensitive skin, similar to SLS.
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 prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin
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
- 1CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 4Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
Full Ingredient List
39INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: zinc oxide 12.9% inactive ingredients: water, dimethicone, butyloctyl salicylate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, taurine, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, butylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, cetearyl alcohol, arginine, triethoxycaprylylsilane, oleth-3 phosphate, oleth-20, coco-glucoside, polyisobutene, polyhydroxystearic acid, peg-7 trimethylolpropane coconut ether, salicyloyl phytosphingosine, tocopheryl acetate, glycerin, tocopherol, ethylhexylglycerin, pongamia pinnata seed extract, glycine, lactic acid, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, centella asiatica leaf extract, triethyl citrate, polyglyceryl-6 behenate, behenic acid, ceramide np, cholesterol, glyceryl stearate, ceramide ns, ceramide eop, ceramide ap, sodium cetearyl sulfate
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is UV Skin Recovery Face Sunscreen SPF 50 fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in UV Skin Recovery Face Sunscreen 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 Skin Recovery Face Sunscreen SPF 50 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in UV Skin Recovery Face Sunscreen 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 Skin Recovery Face Sunscreen SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. UV Skin Recovery Face Sunscreen SPF 50 contains 0 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (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 Skin Recovery Face Sunscreen SPF 50 against your own profile.

