Allergen & irritant analysis
12 flaggedThis sunscreen from Nivea lists 37 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 9 known contact allergens and 3 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.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Alpha-isomethyl iononeKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- GeraniolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- CitronellolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
- 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.
- Sodium cetearyl sulfateSulfate-based surfactant, can be irritating or drying for sensitive skin, similar to SLS.
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
- People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone 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.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
37INCI (full list, INCI order): water, alcohol denat., butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, tapioca starch, isopropyl palmitate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, dibutyl adipate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, butylene glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, ethylhexyl triazone, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, glyceryl stearate, cetyl alcohol, hydrogenated rapeseed oil, stearyl alcohol, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, tocopheryl acetate, glycerin, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, sodium stearoyl glutamate, xanthan gum, sodium hydroxide, sodium cetearyl sulfate, sodium chloride, caprylyl glycol, trisodium edta, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, linalool, benzyl alcohol, alpha-isomethyl ionone, limonene, geraniol, citronellol, parfum
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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 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 UV Face Shine Control Cream SPF 30 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 Shine Control Cream SPF 30 with caution and patch test before full use.
Is UV Face Shine Control Cream SPF 30 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in UV Face Shine Control Cream SPF 30'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 Shine Control Cream SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. UV Face Shine Control Cream SPF 30 contains 9 flagged allergens and 3 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 Shine Control Cream SPF 30 against your own profile.

