Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis sunscreen from Garnier lists 28 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- OctocryleneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
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.
- 4Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 5NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 6Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
Full Ingredient List
28INCI (full list, INCI order): water, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, glycerin, octocrylene, niacinamide, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, dimethicone, ethylhexyl triazone, silica, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, vinyl dimethicone/methicone silsesquioxane crosspolymer, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, potassium cetyl phosphate, drometrizole trisiloxane, peg-100 stearate, stearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, tocopherol, hydroxyacetophenone, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, phenylethyl resorcinol, triethanolamine, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, poloxamer 338, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, xanthan gum, caprylyl glycol, capryloyl salicylic acid
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50'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 Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream 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 Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 contains 2 flagged allergens and 0 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 Ambre Solaire Anti-Age Super UV Protection Cream SPF50 against your own profile.

