UV Water Clear Sun Cream Mist SPF30 INCI List & Ingredients | Garnier

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This sunscreen from Garnier lists 33 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

5 known allergens in this formula

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Homosalate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone

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

HydratingScar healingBarrier repairAnti-agingBrighteningReduces irritationRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
3
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

33

INCI (full list, INCI order): butane, water, homosalate, octocrylene, glycerin, dimethicone, ethylhexyl salicylate, dicaprylyl carbonate, nylon-12, diisopropyl sebacate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, styrene/acrylates copolymer, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, cyclohexasiloxane, polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, drometrizole trisiloxane, pentylene glycol, p-anisic acid, tocopherol, sodium chloride, sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate, sodium benzoate, phenoxyethanol, peg-32, peg-8 laurate, ethylhexyl triazone, poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, caprylyl glycol, disodium edta, citric acid, potassium sorbate, 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 Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Does UV Water Clear Sun Cream Mist SPF30 contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat UV Water Clear Sun Cream Mist SPF30 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is UV Water Clear Sun Cream Mist SPF30 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in UV Water Clear Sun Cream Mist 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 UV Water Clear Sun Cream Mist SPF30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. UV Water Clear Sun Cream Mist SPF30 contains 5 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 UV Water Clear Sun Cream Mist SPF30 against your own profile.