Ultra Gentle Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 30 INCI List & Ingredients | Neutrogena

Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This sunscreen from Neutrogena lists 29 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.

1 known allergen in this formula

Phenoxyethanol · irritant · mediumKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

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Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingReduces irritationRedness reducingBarrier repairAnti-agingGood for oily skinDark spots

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
3
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

29

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5%, homosalate 8%, ethylhexyl salicylate 5%, octocrylene 8% inactive ingredients: acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, bht, bisabolol, butylene glycol, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, caprylyl glycol, centella asiatica extract, cetyl dimethicone, chlorphenesin, dimethicone, disodium edta, ethylhexyl stearate, ethylhexylglycerin, mannan, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, phenoxyethanol, polyester-7, silica, sodium polyacrylate, steareth-100, steareth-2, styrene/acrylates copolymer, trideceth-6, water, xanthan gum

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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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ultra Gentle Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 30 fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Ultra Gentle Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 30'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 Ultra Gentle Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 30 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Ultra Gentle Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 30'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 Gentle Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Ultra Gentle Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 30 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 Ultra Gentle Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 30 against your own profile.