Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis moisturizer from Paula's Choice lists 34 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 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.
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
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
Key Ingredients
- 1Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
34INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ethylhexyl palmitate, zinc oxide, cyclomethicone, titanium dioxide, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, polysorbate 80, caprylyl methicone, sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, cetyl alcohol, propylene glycol, polyglyceryl-6 isostearate, allantoin, chamomilla recutita flower extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, glycerin, panthenol, algae extract, lauryl peg-9 polydimethylsiloxyethyl dimethicone, polyhydroxystearic acid, triethoxysilylethyl polydimethylsiloxyethyl hexyl dimethicone, caprylyl glycol, butylene glycol, diethylhexyl carbonate, triethoxycaprylylsilane, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Calm Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer For Normal To Oily Skin fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Calm Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer For Normal To Oily Skin'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 Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer For Normal To Oily Skin paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Calm Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer For Normal To Oily Skin'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 Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer For Normal To Oily Skin suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Calm Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer For Normal To Oily Skin contains 2 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 Calm Redness Relief SPF 30 Mineral Moisturizer For Normal To Oily Skin against your own profile.

