Age Shield Face Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 70 INCI List & Ingredients | Neutrogena

Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This sunscreen from Neutrogena lists 34 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 2 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Chrysanthemum parthenium flower/leaf/stem juice · activeContains parthenolide, a sesquiterpene lactone that can be a sensitizer for some individuals, especially in unprocessed forms.

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

HydratingReduces irritationGood for oily skinDark spots

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
3
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
4
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

34

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, homosalate 15%, ethylhexyl salicylate 5%, octocrylene 10% inactive ingredients: water, butyloctyl salicylate, styrene/acrylates copolymer, silica, dimethicone, potassium cetyl phosphate, benzyl alcohol, beeswax, caprylyl methicone, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, cetyl dimethicone, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, behenyl alcohol, acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, xanthan gum, chlorphenesin, dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, sodium polyacrylate, hydrolyzed jojoba esters, chrysanthemum parthenium flower/leaf/stem juice, parfum, disodium edta, ethylhexyl stearate, glycine soja seed extract, tocopheryl acetate, bht, jojoba esters, trideceth-6

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27parfum

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 IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Does Age Shield Face Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 70 contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 2 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Age Shield Face Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 70 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Age Shield Face Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 70 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Age Shield Face Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 70'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 Age Shield Face Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 70 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Age Shield Face Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 70 contains 2 flagged allergens 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 Age Shield Face Oil-Free Sunscreen SPF 70 against your own profile.