Allergen & irritant analysis
9 flaggedThis tanning from Garnier lists 27 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 8 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 6 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, limonene, linalool, geraniol, citronellol, and more). No 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
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- MethylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitralKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
- EthylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Ethylparaben
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
Not detected: MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance, parabens.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
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
- 1Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
27INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cyclopentasiloxane, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, glycerin, stearyl alcohol, alcohol denat., sorbitol, glyceryl stearate, ceteareth-15, dihydroxyacetone, peg-100 stearate, dimethicone, tocopheryl acetate, sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, phenoxyethanol, ethylparaben, polysorbate 80, dimethiconol, limonene, linalool, sorbitan oleate, geraniol, methylparaben, citronellol, citral, prunus armeniaca kernel oil, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Does Summer Body Gradual Tan Lotion contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 6 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene, linalool, geraniol, citronellol, citral. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Summer Body Gradual Tan Lotion with caution and patch test before full use.
Does Summer Body Gradual Tan Lotion contain parabens?
Yes, Summer Body Gradual Tan Lotion's INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.
Is Summer Body Gradual Tan Lotion suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Summer Body Gradual Tan Lotion contains 8 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 Summer Body Gradual Tan Lotion against your own profile.

