Allergen & irritant analysis
14 flaggedThis sunscreen from Garnier lists 24 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 13 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 9 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, limonene, linalool, benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Alpha-isomethyl iononeKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitralKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
- CoumarinKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- HomosalateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
- OctocryleneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
- Ethylhexyl salicylateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- Benzyl salicylateKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
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.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
Full Ingredient List
24INCI (full list, INCI order): alcohol denat., homosalate, octocrylene, ethylhexyl salicylate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, ethylhexyl triazone, drometrizole trisiloxane, dicaprylyl ether, tocopherol, polyamide-8, limonene, linalool, benzyl salicylate, benzyl alcohol, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, alpha-isomethyl ionone, acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer, bht, citronellol, citral, water, coumarin, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Refresh Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 9 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene, linalool, benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, citronellol, citral, coumarin, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Refresh Sun Protection Spray SPF30 with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Refresh Sun Protection Spray SPF30 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Refresh Sun Protection Spray SPF30'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 Invisible Protect Refresh Sun Protection Spray SPF30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Ambre Solaire Invisible Protect Refresh Sun Protection Spray SPF30 contains 13 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (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 Invisible Protect Refresh Sun Protection Spray SPF30 against your own profile.

