Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 INCI List & Ingredients | Neutrogena

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This sunscreen from Neutrogena lists 35 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
Homosalate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

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

HydratingReduces irritationRedness reducingDark spotsBarrier repair

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

35

INCI (full list, INCI order): bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl triazone, homosalate, octocrylene, butylene glycol, acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, bisabolol, bht, caprylyl glycol, cetyl dimethicone, chlorphenesin, silica, dibutyl adipate, dimethicone, disodium edta, tocopheryl acetate, ethylhexylglycerin, parfum, glucomannan, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, ethylhexyl stearate, pentylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, polyester-7, polysorbate 20, portulaca oleracea extract, water, sodium hydroxide, sodium polyacrylate, steareth-100, steareth-2, trideceth-6, xanthan gum

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20parfum

Potential Concerns

May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50'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 Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Ultra Sheer Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 contains 4 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (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 Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 against your own profile.