Allergen & irritant analysis
11 flaggedThis sunscreen from Garnier lists 34 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 10 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 4 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, benzyl alcohol, eugenol, linalool). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Acrylates copolymerKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- EugenolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- OctocryleneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
- HomosalateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
- Ethylhexyl salicylateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
- 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.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
34INCI (full list, INCI order): water, alcohol denat., octocrylene, homosalate, ethylhexyl salicylate, glycerin, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, styrene/acrylates copolymer, diisopropyl sebacate, ethylhexyl triazone, poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, acrylates copolymer, behenyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylyl glycol, cetyl alcohol, citric acid, disodium edta, disodium ethylene dicocamide peg-15 disulfate, eugenol, glyceryl stearate, glyceryl stearate citrate, linalool, myristyl alcohol, peg-8 laurate, phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, stearyl alcohol, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, thermus thermophillus ferment, tocopherol, triethanolamine, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Spray SPF30 contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 4 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, benzyl alcohol, eugenol, linalool. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Spray SPF30 with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Spray SPF30 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating 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 Ultra-Hydrating Protection Spray SPF30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Ambre Solaire Ultra-Hydrating Protection Spray SPF30 contains 10 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 Spray SPF30 against your own profile.

