Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis sunscreen from Neutrogena lists 32 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
How common are allergens in sunscreens? See our data on the whole category →
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.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 4ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
32INCI (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, beeswax, benzyl alcohol, caprylyl methicone, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, glycerin, cetyl dimethicone, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, hydrolyzed jojoba esters, behenyl alcohol, acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, xanthan gum, chlorphenesin, dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, sodium polyacrylate, disodium edta, ethylhexyl stearate, tocopheryl acetate, bisabolol, bht, jojoba esters, trideceth-6
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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 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
Is Ultimate Sport Face Oil-Free Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 70+ fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Ultimate Sport Face Oil-Free Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 70+'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.
Is Ultimate Sport Face Oil-Free Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 70+ paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Ultimate Sport Face Oil-Free Sunscreen Lotion - 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 Ultimate Sport Face Oil-Free Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 70+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Ultimate Sport Face Oil-Free Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 70+ 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 Ultimate Sport Face Oil-Free Sunscreen Lotion - SPF 70+ against your own profile.

