Allergen & irritant analysis
4 flaggedThis sunscreen from Nivea lists 36 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 3 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.
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
- Sodium cetearyl sulfateSulfate-based surfactant, can be irritating or drying for sensitive skin, similar to SLS.
- Sodium hydroxideStrong 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.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin
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
- 1Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 2Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 4Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
Full Ingredient List
36INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: hyaluronic acid, glycyrrhiza inflata root extract inactive ingredients: water, alcohol denat., butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, isopropyl palmitate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, dibutyl adipate, dipropylene glycol dibenzoate, ethylhexyl triazone, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, distarch phosphate, glyceryl stearate se, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, silica dimethyl silylate, glycerin, tocopheryl acetate, sodium hyaluronate, tapioca starch, microcrystalline cellulose, copernicia cerifera cera, hydrogenated rapeseed oil, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, diisostearoyl polyglyceryl-3 dimer dilinoleate, xanthan gum, cetyl palmitate, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, cellulose gum, sodium cetearyl sulfate, sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride, sodium sulfate, phenoxyethanol, hydroxyacetophenone, ci 15985, ci 16035
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
Frequently asked questions
Is 2 In 1 Primer Daily UV Serum SPF 50+ fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 2 In 1 Primer Daily UV Serum SPF 50+'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 2 In 1 Primer Daily UV Serum SPF 50+ paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in 2 In 1 Primer Daily UV Serum 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 2 In 1 Primer Daily UV Serum SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. 2 In 1 Primer Daily UV Serum SPF 50+ contains 1 flagged allergen and 3 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 2 In 1 Primer Daily UV Serum SPF 50+ against your own profile.