Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 55 INCI List & Ingredients | Neutrogena

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This sunscreen from Neutrogena lists 31 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens 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

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix

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

HydratingGood for oily skin

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

31

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, homosalate 10%, ethylhexyl salicylate 5%, octocrylene 10% inactive ingredients: water, 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, sodium polyacrylate, chlorphenesin, dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, hydrolyzed jojoba esters, parfum, disodium edta, ethylhexyl stearate, tocopheryl acetate, bht, trideceth-6, jojoba esters

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25parfum

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 Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 55 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 Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 55 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 55 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 55'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 Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 55 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 55 contains 2 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 Ultra Sheer® Dry-Touch Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 55 against your own profile.