Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Ultra Light SPF50+

Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Ultra Light SPF50+

3.8
33ingredients
SunscreenEucerin

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganOil-freeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This sunscreen from Eucerin lists 33 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula
2 known irritants
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
  • Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingScar healingBarrier repairAnti-agingBrighteningReduces irritation

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 3
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

33

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, alcohol denat., butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, distarch phosphate, dibutyl adipate, ethylhexyl triazone, dicaprylyl carbonate, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, diethylhexyl butamido triazone, behenyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, glycerin, glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, glycyrrhetinic acid, tocopherol, copernicia cerifera cera, hydrogenated rapeseed oil, cetyl palmitate, xanthan gum, sodium stearoyl glutamate, silica dimethyl silylate, phenoxyethanol, hydroxyacetophenone, caprylyl glycol, trisodium edta, sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride, parfum

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2alcohol denat.

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Ultra Light SPF50+ contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Ultra Light SPF50+ with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Ultra Light SPF50+ paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Ultra Light SPF50+'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 Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Ultra Light SPF50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Ultra Light SPF50+ contains 2 flagged allergens and 2 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 Sensitive Protect Dry Touch Sun Gel-Cream Ultra Light SPF50+ against your own profile.