Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30

Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30

2.3
30ingredients
SunscreenNeutrogena

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeVeganReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This sunscreen from Neutrogena lists 30 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

Hydrating

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

30

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: octocrylene 8%, homosalate 6%, ethylhexyl salicylate 4.5%, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5% inactive ingredients: acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, behenyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, bht, caprylyl glycol, caprylyl methicone, cera alba, cetyl dimethicone, chlorphenesin, diisopropyl adipate, dimethicone, dimethicone/peg-10/15 crosspolymer, disodium edta, ethylhexyl stearate, ethylhexylglycerin, glyceryl stearate, hydrolyzed jojoba esters, jojoba esters, parfum, peg-100 stearate, potassium cetyl phosphate, silica, sodium polyacrylate, tocopheryl acetate, trideceth-6, water, xanthan gum

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22parfum

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 Lotion SPF 30 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 Lotion SPF 30 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion 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 Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 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 Lotion SPF 30 against your own profile.