Calm Barrier Protect Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 INCI List & Ingredients | Paula's Choice

Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This sunscreen from Paula's Choice lists 44 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 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.

1 known 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: 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

HydratingScar healingBarrier repairAnti-agingRedness reducingBrighteningReduces irritationAcne fightingReduces large poresSkin texture

Key Ingredients

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

Full Ingredient List

44

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, titanium dioxide, zinc oxide, ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, glycerin, polyester-8, aluminum stearate, c15-19 alkane, hydrogenated lecithin, silica, trehalose, inulin, alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, ascorbyl palmitate, tocopherol, echium plantagineum seed oil, helianthus annuus seed oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, centella asiatica extract, polyhydroxystearic acid, alumina, glyceryl caprylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, caprylhydroxamic acid, triethoxycaprylylsilane, diheptyl succinate, xanthan gum, allantoin, sodium polyacrylate, sodium hydroxide, acacia senegal gum, sodium citrate, capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, polysorbate 60, sorbitan isostearate, glyceryl stearate, lecithin, glyceryl oleate, citric acid, sodium benzoate

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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 Calm Barrier Protect Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Calm Barrier Protect Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30'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 Calm Barrier Protect Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Calm Barrier Protect Mineral Sunscreen 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 Calm Barrier Protect Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Calm Barrier Protect Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 contains 0 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 Calm Barrier Protect Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30 against your own profile.