Sun Derma Sensitive Skin Sun Lotion SPF50 PA++++ INCI List & Ingredients | Nivea

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This sunscreen from Nivea lists 33 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

3 known allergens in this formula

2 known irritants

Homosalate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
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: 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

HydratingBarrier repairReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingBrighteningDark spots

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
3
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
4
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

33

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, homosalate, alcohol denat., butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, ethylhexyl salicylate, dibutyl adipate, ethylhexyl triazone, copernicia cerifera wax, panthenol, glycerin, silica, vp/hexadecene copolymer, microcrystalline cellulose, sucrose polystearate, tetrasodium iminodisuccinate, cellulose gum, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, distarch phosphate, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, sodium stearoyl glutamate, ethylhexylglycerin, caprylyl glycol, hydrogenated polyisobutene, trisodium edta, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxide, tocopheryl acetate, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, aloe ferox leaf juice powder, sodium chloride

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3alcohol denat.

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sun Derma Sensitive Skin Sun Lotion SPF50 PA++++ fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Sun Derma Sensitive Skin Sun Lotion SPF50 PA++++'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 Derma Sensitive Skin Sun Lotion SPF50 PA++++ paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Sun Derma Sensitive Skin Sun Lotion SPF50 PA++++'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 Derma Sensitive Skin Sun Lotion SPF50 PA++++ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Sun Derma Sensitive Skin Sun Lotion SPF50 PA++++ contains 3 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 Sun Derma Sensitive Skin Sun Lotion SPF50 PA++++ against your own profile.