Allergen & irritant analysis
14 flaggedThis sunscreen from Garnier lists 39 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, benzyl alcohol, linalool, geraniol, 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
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitralKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CoumarinKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- OctocryleneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- 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.
- 3ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
- 4Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 5Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 6Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
Full Ingredient List
39INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, octocrylene, propylene glycol, diisopropyl sebacate, ethylhexyl salicylate, alcohol denat., butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, titanium dioxide, isohexadecane, ethylhexyl triazone, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, stearic acid, triethanolamine, potassium cetyl phosphate, talc, synthetic wax, ascorbyl glucoside, tocopherol, phenoxyethanol, peg-100 stearate, palmitic acid, dimethicone, limonene, xanthan gum, benzyl salicylate, benzyl alcohol, linalool, caprylyl glycol, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, geraniol, disodium edta, citral, citronellol, aluminum hydroxide, coumarin, glyceryl stearate, 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 Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 9 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene, benzyl alcohol, linalool, geraniol, citral, citronellol, coumarin, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion 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 Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 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 Ultra-Hydrating Protection Lotion SPF 30 against your own profile.

