Posthelios After-Sun Gel

Posthelios After-Sun Gel

27ingredients
After Sun CareLa Roche-Posay

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeAlcohol-freeSulfate-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganOil-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSilicone-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This after sun care from La Roche-Posay lists 27 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

5 known allergens in this formula
  • Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
  • Propylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Propylparaben
  • Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
  • Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone

Not detected: added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: parabens.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • 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

HydratingScar healingBarrier repairAnti-agingBrighteningReduces irritationDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 3
    Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
  • 4
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

27

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, octocrylene, propylene glycol, glycerin, cyclopentasiloxane, titanium dioxide, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, drometrizole trisiloxane, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, triethanolamine, isopropyl palmitate, stearic acid, vp/eicosene copolymer, dimethicone, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, aluminum hydroxide, carbomer, disodium edta, glyceryl stearate, glycine soja oil, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, methylparaben, peg-100 stearate, phenoxyethanol, propylparaben, stearyl alcohol, tocopherol

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3propylene glycol22methylparaben25propylparaben

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Posthelios After-Sun Gel fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Posthelios After-Sun Gel's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Does Posthelios After-Sun Gel contain parabens?

Yes, Posthelios After-Sun Gel'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 Posthelios After-Sun Gel suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Posthelios After-Sun Gel 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 Posthelios After-Sun Gel against your own profile.