Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis sunscreen from Neutrogena lists 20 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen 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.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
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
Key Ingredients
- 1Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 3ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
20INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, homosalate 15%, ethylhexyl salicylate 5%, octocrylene 10% inactive ingredients: neopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate, octyldodecyl neopentanoate, polyethylene, isohexadecane, butyloctyl salicylate, ozokerite, paraffin, synthetic beeswax, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, vp/eicosene copolymer, neopentyl glycol diisostearate, dimethicone, diethylhexyl 2, 6-naphthalate, styrene/acrylates copolymer, parfum, bht
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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 Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Does Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ 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 Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+'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 Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Beach Defense Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Stick Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ against your own profile.