Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30+ INCI List & Ingredients | Paula's Choice

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This sunscreen from Paula's Choice lists 29 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

5 known allergens in this formula

Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octinoxate
Ethylhexyl salicylate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
Octocrylene · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingReduces irritationRedness reducingBarrier repairAnti-agingScar healingBrighteningReduces large poresDark spots

Key Ingredients

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

Full Ingredient List

29

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, glycerin, ethylhexyl salicylate, silica, octocrylene, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, dimethicone, tocopherol, chamomilla recutita flower extract, vitis vinifera seed extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, camellia oleifera leaf extract, peucedanum graveolens extract, sambucus nigra fruit extract, avena sativa bran extract, punica granatum fruit extract, lycium barbarum fruit extract, hydrogenated lecithin, titanium dioxide, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, xanthan gum, sodium carbomer, benzyl alcohol, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, phenoxyethanol

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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.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30+ contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30+ with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30+ paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid 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 Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30+ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30+ contains 5 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 Ultra-Light Daily Hydrating Fluid SPF 30+ against your own profile.