Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis face primer from Paula's Choice lists 15 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.
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
- PhenoxyethanolKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol
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 sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Full Ingredient List
15INCI (full list, INCI order): water, methyl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate crosspolymer, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, cetearyl alcohol, glycerin, peg-100 stearate, magnesium aluminum silicate, glyceryl stearate, myristyl myristate, ceteareth-20, xanthan gum, disodium edta, benzyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol
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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 DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shine Stopper Instant Matte Finish with Microsponge Technology fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Shine Stopper Instant Matte Finish with Microsponge Technology'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 Shine Stopper Instant Matte Finish with Microsponge Technology paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Shine Stopper Instant Matte Finish with Microsponge Technology'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 Shine Stopper Instant Matte Finish with Microsponge Technology suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Shine Stopper Instant Matte Finish with Microsponge Technology 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 Shine Stopper Instant Matte Finish with Microsponge Technology against your own profile.