Hydraphase UV Intense Light SPF 20 INCI List & Ingredients | La Roche-Posay

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This day moisturizer from La Roche-Posay 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
Acrylates copolymer · nail_product · mediumKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol

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

HydratingAnti-agingBrighteningReduces irritationGood for oily skinScar healingDark spotsBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
PeptidesSupports skin hydration and improves firmness.

Full Ingredient List

33

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, glycerin, octocrylene, diisopropyl sebacate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, butyrospermum parkii butter, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, hydroxypropyl tetrahydropyrantriol, drometrizole trisiloxane, potassium cetyl phosphate, triethanolamine, propylene glycol, peg-100 stearate, stearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, stearic acid, dimethiconol, arginine pca, serine, palmitic acid, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, disodium edta, hydrolyzed linseed extract, acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester, xanthan gum, acrylates copolymer, sodium benzoate, phenoxyethanol, benzoic acid, parfum

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14propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Does Hydraphase UV Intense Light SPF 20 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 Hydraphase UV Intense Light SPF 20 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Hydraphase UV Intense Light SPF 20 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Hydraphase UV Intense Light SPF 20'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 Hydraphase UV Intense Light SPF 20 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Hydraphase UV Intense Light SPF 20 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 Hydraphase UV Intense Light SPF 20 against your own profile.