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

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This sunscreen from Neutrogena lists 33 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen 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.

1 known allergen in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
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

Barrier repairHydratingBrighteningReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingGood for oily skinReduces large poresAcne fightingAnti-agingDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
3
Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
4
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
5
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
6
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
7
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
8
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

33

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, ethylhexyl triazone, caprylyl methicone, diisopropyl adipate, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, niacinamide, dimethicone, diisopropyl sebacate, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, hydroxyacetophenone, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, potassium cetyl phosphate, triacontanyl pvp, dimethicone crosspolymer, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, hydrolyzed jojoba esters, titanium dioxide, disodium edta, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, panthenol, pentylene glycol, parfum, silica, sodium hydroxide, sodium hyaluronate, jojoba esters

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29parfum

Potential Concerns

May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ultra Sheer Fluid Sunscreen Age Shield 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 Sunscreen Age Shield SPF 50 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Ultra Sheer Fluid Sunscreen Age Shield SPF 50 paraben-free?

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

It depends on your specific triggers. Ultra Sheer Fluid Sunscreen Age Shield SPF 50 contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Sunscreen Age Shield SPF 50 against your own profile.