Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis foundation from The Derma Co lists 29 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.
- OctocryleneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
- Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octinoxate
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.
- 2NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 3Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 4Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 5ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
29INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cyclopentasiloxane, ci 77891, aluminum hydroxide, triethoxycaprylylsilane, octocrylene, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, isododecane, titanium dioxide, simethicone, alumina, polyglyceryl-4 isostearate, cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, squalane, butylene glycol, hydrogenated didecene, niacinamide, silica dimethyl silylate, disteardimonium hectorite, ci 77492, lauroyl lysine, sodium chloride, phenoxyethanol, tropolone, ci 77491, sodium dehydroacetate, sodium gluconate, sodium hyaluronate, ci 77499
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- 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 2% Niacinamide High Coverage Foundation SPF 40 fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 2% Niacinamide High Coverage Foundation SPF 40'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 2% Niacinamide High Coverage Foundation SPF 40 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in 2% Niacinamide High Coverage Foundation SPF 40'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 2% Niacinamide High Coverage Foundation SPF 40 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. 2% Niacinamide High Coverage Foundation SPF 40 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 2% Niacinamide High Coverage Foundation SPF 40 against your own profile.

