Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis sunscreen from Nivea lists 22 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- MethylparabenKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
Not detected: added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: parabens.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
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
- 1Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 4AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 5ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
22INCI (full list, INCI order): water, zinc oxide, cyclopentasiloxane, polydiethylsiloxane, dimethicone, cyclomethicone, titanium dioxide, polymethylsilsesquioxane, butylene glycol, peg-10 dimethicone, glycerin, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, polyquaternium-51, tocopheryl acetate, hydrogen dimethicone, dimethicone/methicone copolymer, aluminum hydroxide, methicone, silica, methylparaben, magnesium sulfate, peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sun Protect Water Milk Mild SPF 50+ PA+++ fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Sun Protect Water Milk Mild SPF 50+ 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.
Does Sun Protect Water Milk Mild SPF 50+ PA+++ contain parabens?
Yes, Sun Protect Water Milk Mild SPF 50+ PA+++'s INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.
Is Sun Protect Water Milk Mild SPF 50+ PA+++ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Sun Protect Water Milk Mild SPF 50+ PA+++ contains 1 flagged allergen and 0 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 Water Milk Mild SPF 50+ PA+++ against your own profile.

