Allergen & irritant analysis
6 flaggedThis sunscreen from Vichy lists 42 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- HomosalateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Homosalate
- Ethylhexyl salicylateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- OctocryleneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octocrylene
- Cinnamomum cassia bark extractContains sensitizing compounds like cinnamaldehyde, which is a common fragrance allergen and can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions.
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
Key Ingredients
- 1Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 4Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 5ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
42INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ci 77891, titanium dioxide, homosalate, silica, ethylhexyl salicylate, ethylhexyl triazone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, drometrizole trisiloxane, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, glycerin, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, octocrylene, pentylene glycol, styrene/acrylates copolymer, ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499, iron oxides, potassium cetyl phosphate, parfum, caprylyl methicone, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, aluminum hydroxide, butylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, cinnamomum cassia bark extract, dimethicone, disodium edta, inulin lauryl carbamate, peg-8 laurate, phenoxyethanol, phenylethyl resorcinol, poterium officinale root extract, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, tocopherol, triethanolamine, xanthan gum, zingiber officinale root extract
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does Capital Soleil Anti Dark Spot 3-in-1 SPF50 contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Capital Soleil Anti Dark Spot 3-in-1 SPF50 with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Capital Soleil Anti Dark Spot 3-in-1 SPF50 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Capital Soleil Anti Dark Spot 3-in-1 SPF50'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 Capital Soleil Anti Dark Spot 3-in-1 SPF50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Capital Soleil Anti Dark Spot 3-in-1 SPF50 contains 5 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (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 Capital Soleil Anti Dark Spot 3-in-1 SPF50 against your own profile.