Allergen & irritant analysis
9 flaggedThis sunscreen from Nivea lists 35 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 7 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 4Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 5ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
35INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, isopropyl palmitate, alcohol denat., butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, cocoglycerides, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, ethylhexyl salicylate, titanium dioxide, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, hydrogenated rapeseed oil, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, ethylhexyl triazone, silica dimethyl silylate, behenyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, cellulose gum, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, phenoxyethanol, xanthan gum, hydroxyacetophenone, silica, sodium stearoyl glutamate, trisodium edta, dimethicone, tocopheryl acetate, sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride, linalool, benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, citronellol, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- 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 Sun Protect and Moisture Ultra SPF50 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 Sun Protect and Moisture Ultra SPF50 with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Sun Protect and Moisture Ultra SPF50 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Sun Protect and Moisture Ultra SPF50'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 Protect and Moisture Ultra SPF50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Sun Protect and Moisture Ultra SPF50 contains 7 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 Protect and Moisture Ultra SPF50 against your own profile.

