Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis sunscreen from Supergoop! lists 32 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- UreaKnown allergen (irritant): Urea
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
Key Ingredients
- 1Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3UreaGently exfoliates and deeply moisturizes.
- 4AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 5ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
32INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: homosalate 8%, ethylhexyl salicylate 4%, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, octocrylene 2% inactive ingredients: water, cyclomethicone, isostearyl neopentanoate, glycerin, ceteareth-20, polypropylene, cetearyl alcohol, xanthan gum, panthenol, caprylic acid, caprylyl glycol, silica, triacontanyl pvp, cetyl dimethicone, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, peg-40 stearate, tocopherol, disodium edta, pentylene glycol, panthenyl triacetate, sodium lactate, lactic acid, serine, urea, sorbitol, sodium chloride, allantoin, oleyl alcohol, ethyl linoleate
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Is City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in City Sunscreen Serum 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 City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in City Sunscreen Serum 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 City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 contains 1 flagged allergen 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 City Sunscreen Serum SPF 30 against your own profile.

