Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis lip balm from Neutrogena lists 21 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- MethylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
- PropylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Propylparaben
- Sodium cetearyl sulfateSulfate-based surfactant, can be irritating or drying for sensitive skin, similar to SLS.
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)
- People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone 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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
21INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, paraffinum liquidum, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone, bisabolol, panthenol, allantoin, cera microcristallina, paraffin, stearic acid, palmitic acid, sodium cetearyl sulfate, sodium sulfate, dilauryl thiodipropionate, tocopheryl linoleate, bht, methylparaben, propylparaben, vanillin
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Intense Repair Lip Balm fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Intense Repair Lip Balm'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 Intense Repair Lip Balm contain parabens?
Yes, Intense Repair Lip Balm'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 Intense Repair Lip Balm suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Intense Repair Lip Balm 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 Intense Repair Lip Balm against your own profile.

