Allergen & irritant analysis
14 flaggedThis sunscreen from Nivea lists 35 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 13 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 6 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, geraniol, limonene, benzyl alcohol, and more). No MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- MethylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
- PropylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Propylparaben
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- OctocryleneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- EthylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Ethylparaben
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
Not detected: MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance, parabens.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
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.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 3Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
Full Ingredient List
35INCI (full list, INCI order): water, octocrylene, sodium phenylbenzimidazole sulfonate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, glycerin, cyclomethicone, distarch phosphate, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, alcohol denat., cetyl alcohol, ubiquinone, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, myrciaria dubia fruit juice, malpighia glabra fruit juice, glyceryl glucoside, propylene glycol, trideceth-9, sodium carbomer, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium polyacrylate, trisodium edta, citric acid, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, benzoic acid, linalool, geraniol, limonene, benzyl alcohol, citronellol, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- 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 Extra Bright Repair & Protect Body Lotion SPF 30 PA++ contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 6 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, geraniol, limonene, benzyl alcohol, citronellol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Extra Bright Repair & Protect Body Lotion SPF 30 PA++ with caution and patch test before full use.
Does Extra Bright Repair & Protect Body Lotion SPF 30 PA++ contain parabens?
Yes, Extra Bright Repair & Protect Body Lotion SPF 30 PA++'s INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.
Is Extra Bright Repair & Protect Body Lotion SPF 30 PA++ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Extra Bright Repair & Protect Body Lotion SPF 30 PA++ contains 13 flagged allergens 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 Extra Bright Repair & Protect Body Lotion SPF 30 PA++ against your own profile.

