Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis sunscreen from Paula's Choice lists 27 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Ethylhexyl salicylateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
- Decyl glucosideKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- 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.
- 3Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 4AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
27INCI (full list, INCI order): water, dibutyl adipate, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, propylheptyl caprylate, dicaprylyl carbonate, ethylhexyl salicylate, ethylhexyl triazone, methylene bis-benzotriazolyl tetramethylbutylphenol, undecane, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, glycerin, isononyl isononanoate, propanediol, tridecane, potassium cetyl phosphate, saccharomyces ferment, sodium polyacrylate, decyl glucoside, caprylyl glyceryl ether, sodium phytate, caprylhydroxamic acid, lauroyl lysine, propylene glycol, xanthan gum, tocopherol, naringenin, helianthus annuus seed oil
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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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Advanced Sun Protection Daily Moisturiser SPF 50 PA++++ fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Advanced Sun Protection Daily Moisturiser 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.
Is Advanced Sun Protection Daily Moisturiser SPF 50 PA++++ paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Advanced Sun Protection Daily Moisturiser SPF 50 PA++++'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 Advanced Sun Protection Daily Moisturiser SPF 50 PA++++ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Advanced Sun Protection Daily Moisturiser SPF 50 PA++++ contains 3 flagged allergens 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 Advanced Sun Protection Daily Moisturiser SPF 50 PA++++ against your own profile.

