5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50 INCI List & Ingredients | Paula's Choice

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This sunscreen from Paula's Choice lists 30 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octinoxate
Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
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: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingBrighteningReduces large poresRedness reducingSkin textureScar healingBarrier repairAnti-aging

Key Ingredients

1
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
2
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
3
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
4
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
5
Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
6
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

30

INCI (full list, INCI order): butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, ethylhexyl salicylate, octocrylene, water, glycerin, silica, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, ascorbyl glucoside, dimethicone, propanediol, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, acetyl zingerone, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, porphyra umbilicalis extract, hydrogenated lecithin, ricinus communis seed oil, sodium hydroxide, tocopherol, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, laureth-4, phenoxyethanol, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, titanium dioxide, iron oxides, entada phaseoloides bark/seed extract

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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 Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Is 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50 fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50'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.

Is 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer 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 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50 contains 4 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 5% Vitamin C Sheer Moisturizer SPF 50 against your own profile.