Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis sunscreen from Garnier lists 19 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen 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
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.
- 2ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 4AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
19INCI (full list, INCI order): ricinus communis seed oil, isopropyl palmitate, polyethylene, isohexadecane, behenyl behenate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, ethylhexyl triazone, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, theobroma cacao seed butter, butyrospermum parkii butter, paraffin, cera microcristallina, silica silylate, drometrizole trisiloxane, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, tocopherol, synthetic wax, citric acid, glycine soja oil
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ambre Solaire Super UV Sunstick SPF 50+ fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Ambre Solaire Super UV Sunstick 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 Ambre Solaire Super UV Sunstick SPF 50+ paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Ambre Solaire Super UV Sunstick 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 Ambre Solaire Super UV Sunstick SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Ambre Solaire Super UV Sunstick SPF 50+ contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Super UV Sunstick SPF 50+ against your own profile.

