Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis sunscreen from Paula's Choice lists 30 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.
- Salix nigra bark extractCan be irritating or cause mild peeling for some sensitive individuals due to its natural salicylic acid content, especially at higher concentrations.
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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 4Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 5ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
30INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cyclopentasiloxane, zinc oxide, peg-12 dimethicone, peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, lauroyl lysine, sodium chloride, trihydroxystearin, dimethicone crosspolymer, resveratrol, quercetin, epigallocatechin gallate, tocopheryl acetate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, adenosine, bisabolol, salix nigra bark extract, punica granatum extract, haematococcus pluvialis extract, hydrolyzed corn starch, polysorbate 80, hydrated silica, triethoxycaprylylsilane, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, isopropyl titanium triisostearate, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, iron oxides, phenoxyethanol
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense 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 Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense 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 Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense 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 Resist Super-Light Wrinkle Defense SPF 30 against your own profile.

