Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 30

Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 30

5.0
11ingredients
SunscreenNeutrogena

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This sunscreen from Neutrogena lists 11 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen 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
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I

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.

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.

Full Ingredient List

11

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, homosalate 8%, ethylhexyl salicylate 5%, octocrylene 8% inactive ingredients: alcohol denat., isobutane, dicaprylyl carbonate, polyester-7, acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, parfum, tocopheryl acetate

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10parfum

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

Does Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 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 Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 paraben-free?

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

It depends on your specific triggers. Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 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 Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 against your own profile.