Allergen & irritant analysis
4 flaggedThis sunscreen from Nivea lists 24 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- HomosalateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- Ethylhexyl salicylateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
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.
- 4ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
24INCI (full list, INCI order): water, homosalate, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl salicylate, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, alcohol denat., bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, ethylhexyl triazone, isopropyl palmitate, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, silica, tapioca starch, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, behenyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, methylpropanediol, glycerin, glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, tocopheryl acetate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, xanthan gum, carbomer, c10-30 alkyl acrylate, dipotassium glycyrrhizate
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- 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 DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sun Beauty Expert Facial Oily Skin SPF 50 fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Sun Beauty Expert Facial Oily Skin 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 Sun Beauty Expert Facial Oily Skin SPF 50 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Sun Beauty Expert Facial Oily Skin 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 Sun Beauty Expert Facial Oily Skin SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Sun Beauty Expert Facial Oily Skin SPF 50 contains 3 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 Sun Beauty Expert Facial Oily Skin SPF 50 against your own profile.

