Allergen & irritant analysis
6 flaggedThis sunscreen from Eucerin lists 27 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- HomosalateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- Ethylhexyl salicylateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
- OctocryleneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
- Sodium hydroxideStrong 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: 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
- 1Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
Full Ingredient List
27INCI (full list, INCI order): water, homosalate, polymethylsilsesquioxane, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl salicylate, octocrylene, alcohol denat., tapioca starch, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, cyclomethicone, behenyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, methylpropanediol, silica dimethyl silylate, glycerin, carnitine, glycyrrhetinic acid, glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, sodium stearoyl glutamate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, carbomer, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride, trisodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol
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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
Is Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream 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 Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream 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 Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ contains 4 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 Sun Face Oil Control Dry Touch Gel-Cream SPF 50+ against your own profile.

