Allergen & irritant analysis
5 flaggedThis sunscreen from Vichy lists 30 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 2 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (benzyl benzoate, benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Benzyl benzoateKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
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.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
- 4AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 5ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
30INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: octocrylene 7%, titanium dioxide 4.15%, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%, drometrizole trisiloxane 2.5%, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid 0.5% inactive ingredients: water, glycerin, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, alcohol denat., propylene glycol, cyclopentasiloxane, nylon-12, stearic acid, potassium cetyl phosphate, triethanolamine, palmitic acid, cetyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, dimethicone, poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, ethylhexylglycerin, aluminum hydroxide, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, tocopherol, glycine soja oil, silica, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, disodium edta, benzyl benzoate, benzyl alcohol
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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.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Frequently asked questions
Does Capital Soleil Moisturizing UV Cream SPF 30 contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 2 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: benzyl benzoate, benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Capital Soleil Moisturizing UV Cream SPF 30 with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Capital Soleil Moisturizing UV Cream SPF 30 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Capital Soleil Moisturizing UV Cream 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 Capital Soleil Moisturizing UV Cream SPF 30 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Capital Soleil Moisturizing UV Cream SPF 30 contains 4 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 Moisturizing UV Cream SPF 30 against your own profile.

