Extra Protect C&E Vitamin Sun Care SPF 50 PA+++

Extra Protect C&E Vitamin Sun Care SPF 50 PA+++

45ingredients
SunscreenNivea

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeCruelty-freeSulfate-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganOil-freeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

8 flagged

This sunscreen from Nivea lists 45 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

6 known allergens in this formula
2 known irritants
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
  • Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
  • Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
  • Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
  • 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: 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

HydratingReduces irritationRedness reducingBarrier repairScar healingBrighteningDark spotsReduces large poresSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 3
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
  • 4
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 5
    RucinolAdvanced brightening agent for dark spots.
  • 6
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

45

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, alcohol denat., distarch phosphate, octocrylene, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, glycerin, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, dimethicone, silica, phenoxyethanol, sodium hydroxide, behenyl alcohol, ci 77891, cetyl alcohol, silica dimethyl silylate, vp/hexadecene copolymer, acrylamide/ammonium acrylate copolymer, methylparaben, trisodium edta, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, polyisobutene, carbomer, xanthan gum, panthenol, tocopheryl acetate, polysorbate 20, sorbitan isostearate, propylene glycol, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, pantolactone, 4-butylresorcinol, citric acid, glucose, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, trideceth-9, lactic acid, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, panax ginseng root extract, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, ginkgo biloba leaf extract, caramel, parfum

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3alcohol denat.16cetyl alcohol20methylparaben30propylene glycol

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 Protect C&E Vitamin Sun Care SPF 50 PA+++ 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 Extra Protect C&E Vitamin Sun Care SPF 50 PA+++ with caution and patch test before full use.

Does Extra Protect C&E Vitamin Sun Care SPF 50 PA+++ contain parabens?

Yes, Extra Protect C&E Vitamin Sun Care SPF 50 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 Protect C&E Vitamin Sun Care SPF 50 PA+++ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Extra Protect C&E Vitamin Sun Care SPF 50 PA+++ contains 6 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 Extra Protect C&E Vitamin Sun Care SPF 50 PA+++ against your own profile.