ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen INCI List & Ingredients | Summer Fridays

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This sunscreen from Summer Fridays lists 26 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 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.

2 known allergens in this formula

Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Urea · irritant · lowKnown allergen (irritant): Urea

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

HydratingBarrier repairScar healingAnti-agingBrighteningReduces irritationDark spotsSkin textureAcne fightingReduces large poresRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
3
PHAGently exfoliates and hydrates with less irritation.
4
UreaGently exfoliates and deeply moisturizes.
5
Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.

Full Ingredient List

26

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: zinc oxide 9.4% inactive ingredients: water, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, argania spinosa kernel oil, tocopheryl acetate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, glycerin, caramel, polyester-5, squalane, butyrospermum parkii butter extract, bisabolol, phospholipids, tocopherol, ethyl ferulate, urea, ethylhexylglycerin, gluconolactone, triethoxycaprylylsilane, dimethicone, sodium chloride, benzyl alcohol, sodium benzoate, sorbic acid, chlorphenesin, phenoxyethanol

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16urea

Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen 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 ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen with caution and patch test before full use.

Is ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen'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 ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen 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 ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen against your own profile.