Toque Seco Facial Sunscreen SPF 60 INCI List & Ingredients | Nivea

Allergen & irritant analysis

7 flagged

This sunscreen from Nivea lists 25 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants 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.

5 known allergens in this formula

2 known irritants

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
Homosalate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
Alcohol · solventKnown sensitizer/irritant
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: 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

HydratingBrighteningScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
3
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
4
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

25

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, isopropyl palmitate, octocrylene, alcohol, methyl methacrylate crosspolymer, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, titanium dioxide, homosalate, polyamide-5, polymethylsilsesquioxane, ethylhexyl salicylate, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, sodium hydroxide, polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate, dimethicone, glycerin, silica, silica dimethyl silylate, vp/hexadecene copolymer, trisodium edta, bht, ethylhexylglycerin, parfum

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25parfum

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 Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Does Toque Seco Facial Sunscreen SPF 60 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 Toque Seco Facial Sunscreen SPF 60 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Toque Seco Facial Sunscreen SPF 60 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Toque Seco Facial Sunscreen SPF 60'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 Toque Seco Facial Sunscreen SPF 60 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Toque Seco Facial Sunscreen SPF 60 contains 5 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 Toque Seco Facial Sunscreen SPF 60 against your own profile.