Allergen & irritant analysis
8 flaggedThis tanning from Nivea lists 33 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, citronellol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Alpha-isomethyl iononeKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- 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 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: 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.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
33INCI (full list, INCI order): water, alcohol denat., butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl triazone, isopropyl palmitate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, dibutyl adipate, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, glyceryl stearate, glycerin, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, glycyrrhetinic acid, tocopheryl acetate, hydrogenated rapeseed oil, copernicia cerifera cera, c18-38 alkyl hydroxystearoyl stearate, cetyl palmitate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, microcrystalline cellulose, xanthan gum, cellulose gum, caprylyl glycol, trisodium edta, phenoxyethanol, sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride, linalool, benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, citronellol, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Frequently asked questions
Does Protect & Bronze Double Action Tan Activator Sun Spray SPF 50 contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, citronellol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Protect & Bronze Double Action Tan Activator Sun Spray SPF 50 with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Protect & Bronze Double Action Tan Activator Sun Spray SPF 50 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Protect & Bronze Double Action Tan Activator Sun Spray 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 Protect & Bronze Double Action Tan Activator Sun Spray SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Protect & Bronze Double Action Tan Activator Sun Spray SPF 50 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 Protect & Bronze Double Action Tan Activator Sun Spray SPF 50 against your own profile.

