Allergen & irritant analysis
6 flaggedThis sunscreen from Nivea lists 18 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- HomosalateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
- OctocryleneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
- 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: 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.
Full Ingredient List
18INCI (full list, INCI order): alcohol denat., butane, isobutane, propane, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, homosalate, octocrylene, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl salicylate, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, dibutyl adipate, glycerin, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, polysilicone-15, menthol, acrylates/octylacrylamide copolymer, water, parfum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- 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.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sun Protect & Dry Touch Refreshing Mist SPF50 contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Sun Protect & Dry Touch Refreshing Mist SPF50 with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Sun Protect & Dry Touch Refreshing Mist SPF50 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Sun Protect & Dry Touch Refreshing Mist 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 & Dry Touch Refreshing Mist SPF50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Sun Protect & Dry Touch Refreshing Mist SPF50 contains 5 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 Protect & Dry Touch Refreshing Mist SPF50 against your own profile.

