Allergen & irritant analysis
7 flaggedThis bb/cc cream from Neutrogena lists 36 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 7 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- MethylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
- PropylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Propylparaben
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
- Retinyl palmitateKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinyl Palmitate
- RetinolKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinol
- EthylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Ethylparaben
Not detected: MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance, parabens.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
- 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
Key Ingredients
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.
- 3Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 4Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 5Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 6ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
36INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7%, ethylhexyl salicylate 3% inactive ingredients: water, titanium dioxide, isopropyl isostearate, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, butylene glycol, glyceryl stearate, cetyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, peg-75 stearate, lauroyl lysine, tocopheryl acetate, olea europaea fruit extract, bht, erythorbic acid, bisabolol, retinyl palmitate, retinol, arginine, silica, polysorbate 20, peg-100 stearate, isostearyl palmitate, sclerotium gum, polysilicone-11, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, ceteth-20, steareth-20, tetrasodium edta, iron oxides, methylparaben, propylparaben, ethylparaben, phenoxyethanol, parfum
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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 Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Does Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Perfector 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 Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Perfector SPF 20 with caution and patch test before full use.
Does Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Perfector SPF 20 contain parabens?
Yes, Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Perfector SPF 20'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 Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Perfector SPF 20 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Perfector SPF 20 contains 7 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 Healthy Skin Anti-Aging Perfector SPF 20 against your own profile.

