Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis sunscreen from Neutrogena lists 25 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.
- PhenoxyethanolKnown 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
Key Ingredients
- 1Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
25INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: titanium dioxide 6.6% inactive ingredients: zinc oxide 14.4%, water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, butyloctyl salicylate, ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, vp/hexadecene copolymer, dimethicone, steareth-21, calcium sodium borosilicate, triacontanyl pvp, polyhydroxystearic acid, aluminum hydroxide, stearic acid, triethoxycaprylylsilane, cetearyl olivate, phenoxyethanol, sodium chloride, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, sorbitan olivate, chlorphenesin, caprylyl glycol, tocopheryl acetate, disodium edta
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ultra Sheer Face Liquid Sunscreen Mineral Sensitive Skin SPF 70 fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Ultra Sheer Face Liquid Sunscreen Mineral Sensitive Skin 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 Ultra Sheer Face Liquid Sunscreen Mineral Sensitive Skin SPF 70 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Ultra Sheer Face Liquid Sunscreen Mineral Sensitive Skin 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 Ultra Sheer Face Liquid Sunscreen Mineral Sensitive Skin SPF 70 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Ultra Sheer Face Liquid Sunscreen Mineral Sensitive Skin 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 Ultra Sheer Face Liquid Sunscreen Mineral Sensitive Skin SPF 70 against your own profile.

