Mela B3 UV SPF 30

Mela B3 UV SPF 30

4.0
32ingredients
SunscreenLa Roche-Posay

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganCruelty-freeSulfate-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This sunscreen from La Roche-Posay lists 32 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant 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.

1 known allergen in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Potassium hydroxide · pH adjusterHighly 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

HydratingDark spotsAcne fightingBrighteningReduces irritationGood for oily skinReduces large poresScar healingBarrier repairAnti-agingRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 3
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
  • 4
    Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.

Full Ingredient List

32

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, c15-19 alkane, niacinamide, glycerin, butylene glycol, silica, titanium dioxide, butyrospermum parkii butter, tin oxide, potassium hydroxide, carbomer, arachidyl alcohol, arachidyl glucoside, behenyl alcohol, 2-mercaptonicotinoyl glycine, sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine, sodium thiosulfate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, hydroxyacetophenone, capryloyl salicylic acid, caprylyl glycol, citric acid, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, xanthan gum, pentylene glycol, poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, polyglyceryl-4 caprate, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, phenoxyethanol, ci 14700, mica, parfum

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Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Mela B3 UV SPF 30 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 Mela B3 UV SPF 30 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Mela B3 UV SPF 30 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Mela B3 UV 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 Mela B3 UV SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Mela B3 UV SPF 30 contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Mela B3 UV SPF 30 against your own profile.