After Sun Hydrate

After Sun Hydrate

19ingredients
After Sun CareNivea

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeCruelty-freeParaben-freeVeganAlcohol-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

6 flagged

This after sun care from Nivea lists 19 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 3 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 3 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, citral). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

3 known allergens in this formula
3 known irritants
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Citral · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
  • Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
  • Sodium cetearyl sulfate · surfactantSulfate-based surfactant, can be irritating or drying for sensitive skin, similar to SLS.
  • 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
  • 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

HydratingBarrier repairBrighteningScar healingAnti-agingReduces irritationRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

19

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, alcohol denat., dicaprylyl ether, glyceryl stearate se, isopropyl palmitate, cetearyl alcohol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, sodium hyaluronate, dimethicone, carbomer, sodium cetearyl sulfate, sodium hydroxide, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, linalool, citral, parfum, hyaluronic acid

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3alcohol denat.16linalool17citral18parfum

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does After Sun Hydrate contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 3 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, citral. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat After Sun Hydrate with caution and patch test before full use.

Is After Sun Hydrate paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in After Sun Hydrate'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 After Sun Hydrate suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. After Sun Hydrate contains 3 flagged allergens 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 After Sun Hydrate against your own profile.