Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis sunscreen from Eucerin lists 31 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen 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.
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- 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.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 3ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
31INCI (full list, INCI order): water, alcohol denat., butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, dibutyl adipate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, silica, ethylhexyl triazone, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, cetearyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, silica dimethyl silylate, copernicia cerifera cera, glycyrrhetinic acid, glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, carnitine, glycerin, dimethicone, xanthan gum, carrageenan, sodium chloride, sodium stearoyl glutamate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, sodium hydroxide, trisodium edta, phenoxyethanol, decylene glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hydroxyacetophenone
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 30 fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 30'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 Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 30 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 30'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 Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Sun Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 30 contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Gel-Cream Oil Control SPF 30 against your own profile.

