UV Face Q10 Anti-Age Sun Cream SPF 50

UV Face Q10 Anti-Age Sun Cream SPF 50

3.0
39ingredients
SunscreenNivea

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeVeganOil-freeAlcohol-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

10 flagged

This sunscreen from Nivea lists 39 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 8 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 7 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, linalool, benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, limonene, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

8 known allergens in this formula
2 known irritants
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Alpha-isomethyl ionone · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Geraniol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Citronellol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
  • 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: 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

Anti-agingHydratingBrighteningReduces irritationScar healingDark spotsBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 3
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

39

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, alcohol denat., butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, isopropyl palmitate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, glycerin, dibutyl adipate, ethylhexyl triazone, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, cetearyl alcohol, distarch phosphate, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, glyceryl stearate, tapioca starch, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, ubiquinone, tocopheryl acetate, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, xanthan gum, sodium stearoyl glutamate, hydrogenated rapeseed oil, cocoglycerides, hydrogenated coco-glycerides, silica dimethyl silylate, sodium hydroxide, sodium chloride, hydroxyacetophenone, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, trisodium edta, linalool, benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, limonene, geraniol, citronellol, parfum

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2alcohol denat.

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • 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 UV Face Q10 Anti-Age Sun Cream SPF 50 contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 7 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, linalool, benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, limonene, geraniol, citronellol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat UV Face Q10 Anti-Age Sun Cream SPF 50 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is UV Face Q10 Anti-Age Sun Cream SPF 50 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in UV Face Q10 Anti-Age Sun Cream 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 UV Face Q10 Anti-Age Sun Cream SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. UV Face Q10 Anti-Age Sun Cream SPF 50 contains 8 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 UV Face Q10 Anti-Age Sun Cream SPF 50 against your own profile.