Allergen & irritant analysis
8 flaggedThis sunscreen from Garnier lists 39 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, limonene, linalool, geraniol, citral). 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
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitralKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
- Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octinoxate
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
- Potassium hydroxideHighly alkaline and corrosive in concentrated form; can cause burns and irritation if not properly diluted and neutralized. It is used in very small quantities to adjust pH.
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.
- 3Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 4Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 5ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
39INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, alcohol denat., isopropyl palmitate, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, ethylhexyl triazone, silica, dipropylene glycol, coco-caprylate/caprate, cetearyl alcohol, diisopropyl sebacate, ci 42090, tocopherol, ascorbyl glucoside, hydroxyacetophenone, sodium stearoyl glutamate, sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, phenoxyethanol, peg-20, peg-8 laurate, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, limonene, menthol, xanthan gum, linalool, isocetyl stearate, parfum, carbomer, geraniol, cetearyl glucoside, citrus limon fruit extract, potassium hydroxide, bht, citral, inulin lauryl carbamate, styrene/acrylates copolymer, glycerin
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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 Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Does Super UV Cooling Watergel Sunscreen SPF 50+ contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene, linalool, geraniol, citral. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Super UV Cooling Watergel Sunscreen SPF 50+ with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Super UV Cooling Watergel Sunscreen SPF 50+ paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Super UV Cooling Watergel Sunscreen 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 Super UV Cooling Watergel Sunscreen SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Super UV Cooling Watergel Sunscreen SPF 50+ contains 6 flagged allergens and 2 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 Super UV Cooling Watergel Sunscreen SPF 50+ against your own profile.

