Allergen & irritant analysis
10 flaggedThis sunscreen from Garnier lists 39 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 10 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 7 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, limonene, benzyl alcohol, 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
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitralKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
- OctocryleneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
- Ethylhexyl salicylateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- Benzyl salicylateKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
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 CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 3Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 4AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 5ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
39INCI (full list, INCI order): water, isononyl isononanoate, octocrylene, ethylhexyl salicylate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, silica, glycerin, copernicia cerifera cera, copernicia cerifera wax, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, titanium dioxide, ethylhexyl triazone, potassium cetyl phosphate, stearic acid, phenoxyethanol, palmitic acid, peg-100 stearate, glyceryl stearate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, caprylyl glycol, stearyl alcohol, chlorphenesin, poloxamer 338, silica silylate, aluminum hydroxide, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, triethanolamine, citrus limon fruit extract, disodium edta, myristic acid, linalool, benzyl salicylate, limonene, t-butyl alcohol, ascorbyl glucoside, benzyl alcohol, geraniol, citral, 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.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Frequently asked questions
Does Protetor Hidratante Matte SPF 30 contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 7 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, limonene, benzyl alcohol, geraniol, citral, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Protetor Hidratante Matte SPF 30 with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Protetor Hidratante Matte SPF 30 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Protetor Hidratante Matte 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 Protetor Hidratante Matte SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Protetor Hidratante Matte SPF 30 contains 10 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 Protetor Hidratante Matte SPF 30 against your own profile.

