Allergen & irritant analysis
5 flaggedThis sunscreen from Eucerin lists 43 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 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.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- Ethylhexyl salicylateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
- 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: 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
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.
- 4Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 5ThiamidolClinically proven to reduce dark spots.
Full Ingredient List
43INCI (full list, INCI order): water, alcohol denat., ci 77891, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, dibutyl adipate, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, ethylhexyl salicylate, ethylhexyl triazone, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, silica dimethyl silylate, cocoglycerides, copernicia cerifera cera, glycerin, isobutylamido thiazolyl resorcinol, glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, glycyrrhetinic acid, tocopheryl acetate, silica, carrageenan, xanthan gum, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, behenyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, arachidic acid, myristic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, carbomer, sodium stearoyl glutamate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, trisodium edta, phenoxyethanol, hydroxyacetophenone, alumina, parfum, ci 77492, ci 77491, ci 77499
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sun Pigment Control Tinted Light SPF 50+ 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 Sun Pigment Control Tinted Light SPF 50+ with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Sun Pigment Control Tinted Light SPF 50+ paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Sun Pigment Control Tinted Light 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 Pigment Control Tinted Light SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Sun Pigment Control Tinted Light SPF 50+ contains 3 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 Pigment Control Tinted Light SPF 50+ against your own profile.

