Skin Balancing Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30 INCI List & Ingredients | Paula's Choice

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This day moisturizer from Paula's Choice lists 31 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 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.

4 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Benzophenone-3 · sunscreen · mediumKnown allergen (sunscreen): Oxybenzone
Homosalate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
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

Reduces irritationHydratingRedness reducingAnti-agingBarrier repairScar healingReduces large poresGood for oily skinBrighteningDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
3
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
4
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
5
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
6
Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.

Full Ingredient List

31

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, homosalate, butylene glycol, benzophenone-3, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, silica, octocrylene, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, cetyl dimethicone, camellia sinensis leaf extract, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, ascorbyl palmitate, phospholipids, superoxide dismutase, adenosine, tocopherol, bisabolol, boerhavia diffusa root extract, avena sativa kernel extract, panthenol, ginkgo biloba leaf extract, salix alba bark extract, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, titanium dioxide, sodium hydroxide, steareth-21, steareth-2, polysorbate 20, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, sorbic acid

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Potential Concerns

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 Skin Balancing Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30 fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Skin Balancing Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense Broad Spectrum 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 Skin Balancing Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Skin Balancing Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense Broad Spectrum 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 Skin Balancing Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Skin Balancing Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30 contains 4 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 Skin Balancing Ultra-Sheer Daily Defense Broad Spectrum SPF 30 against your own profile.