Ultra Sheer Moisturizing Face Serum Sunscreen SPF50+ INCI List & Ingredients | Neutrogena

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This sunscreen from Neutrogena lists 22 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 common irritants in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known irritants

Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
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: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

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

Benefits

HydratingBrighteningGood for oily skinScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
3
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
4
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

22

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: homosalate 13.5%, octocrylene 10%, ethylhexyl salicylate 5%, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3% inactive ingredients: acrylates/dimethicone copolymer, alcohol denat., aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, butyloctyl salicylate, chlorphenesin, dimethicone, disodium edta, glycerin, glyceryl stearate, pentylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, polyurethane-62, silica, sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp crosspolymer, sodium hydroxide, styrene/acrylates copolymer, tocopheryl acetate, trideceth-6, water

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5alcohol denat.

Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ultra Sheer Moisturizing Face Serum Sunscreen SPF50+ fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Ultra Sheer Moisturizing Face Serum Sunscreen SPF50+'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 Moisturizing Face Serum Sunscreen SPF50+ paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Ultra Sheer Moisturizing Face Serum Sunscreen SPF50+'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 Moisturizing Face Serum Sunscreen SPF50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Ultra Sheer Moisturizing Face Serum Sunscreen SPF50+ contains 0 flagged allergens and 2 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 Moisturizing Face Serum Sunscreen SPF50+ against your own profile.