Sun Extra Protect Oil Control Sun Care SPF 50+ INCI List & Ingredients | Nivea

Allergen & irritant analysis

6 flagged

This sunscreen from Nivea lists 36 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 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.

4 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
Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
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

HydratingBrighteningScar healingBarrier repair

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

36

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, homosalate, alcohol denat., butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl salicylate, octocrylene, distarch phosphate, dimethicone, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, behenyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, methylpropanediol, silica dimethyl silylate, carnitine, tocopheryl acetate, glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, glycyrrhetinic acid, isoamyl laurate, dimethicone crosspolymer, acrylamide/ammonium acrylate copolymer, carbomer, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, xanthan gum, silica, polyisobutene, phenoxyethanol, sodium hydroxide, sodium stearoyl glutamate, ethylhexylglycerin, trisodium edta, mica, polysorbate 20, sorbitan isostearate, sodium chloride, ci 77891

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3alcohol denat.

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sun Extra Protect Oil Control Sun Care SPF 50+ fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Sun Extra Protect Oil Control Sun Care 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 Extra Protect Oil Control Sun Care SPF 50+ paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Sun Extra Protect Oil Control Sun Care 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 Extra Protect Oil Control Sun Care SPF 50+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Sun Extra Protect Oil Control Sun Care SPF 50+ contains 4 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 Extra Protect Oil Control Sun Care SPF 50+ against your own profile.