ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Milk Sunscreen INCI List & Ingredients | Summer Fridays

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This sunscreen from Summer Fridays lists 35 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.

2 known allergens in this formula

Benzyl alcohol · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
Phenoxyethanol · irritant · mediumKnown 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)

How common are allergens in sunscreens? See our data on the whole category →

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

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Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairReduces irritationAnti-agingRedness reducingScar healingBrighteningAcne fightingReduces large poresDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
3
Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
4
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
5
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
6
CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
7
EctoinProtects against environmental stress and aging.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: zinc oxide 5.93%, titanium dioxide 5.46% inactive ingredients: water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, butyloctyl salicylate, propanediol, coconut alkanes, butyrospermum parkii butter, alumina, polyglyceryl-10 diisostearate, glycerin, ceramide np, chamomilla recutita flower extract, ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, allantoin, polyhydroxystearic acid, hydrogenated lecithin, ectoin, coco-caprylate/caprate, stearic acid, caramel, succinoglycan, tocopherol, ascorbyl glucoside, glycine soja oil, triethoxycaprylylsilane, 1, 2-hexanediol, benzyl alcohol, phenoxyethanol, tocopheryl acetate, silica, xanthan gum, distarch phosphate, caprylhydroxamic acid, diethylhexyl syringylidenemalonate

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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 EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Is ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Milk Sunscreen fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Milk Sunscreen'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 ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Mineral Milk Sunscreen paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 50 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 50 Mineral Milk Sunscreen suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 50 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 50 Mineral Milk Sunscreen against your own profile.