Allergen & irritant analysis
5 flaggedThis day moisturizer from Vichy lists 50 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 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
- Ethylhexyl salicylateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octisalate
- Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneKnown allergen (sunscreen): Avobenzone
- 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.
- 2Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 3PeptidesSupports skin hydration and improves firmness.
- 4AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 5Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 6NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 7ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
50INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, ethylhexyl salicylate, ethylhexyl triazone, alcohol denat., bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, dimethicone, lauroyl lysine, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, octyldodecanol, behenyl alcohol, isopropyl isostearate, perlite, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, cetyl alcohol, hydrolyzed rice protein, adenosine, capryloyl salicylic acid, disodium edta, hydroxyacetophenone, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, sodium acetylated hyaluronate, sodium hyaluronate, niacinamide, tocopherol, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, butylene glycol, carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, isohexadecane, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-100, stearyl stearate, pentylene glycol, poly c10-30 alkyl acrylate, polysorbate 20, polysorbate 80, sodium lactate, sodium polyacrylate starch, sodium stearoyl glutamate, sorbitan oleate, stearic acid, ci 15985, ci 16035, phenoxyethanol, parfum
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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 RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Does Liftactive B3 Anti-Dark Spots SPF 50 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 Liftactive B3 Anti-Dark Spots SPF 50 with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Liftactive B3 Anti-Dark Spots SPF 50 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Liftactive B3 Anti-Dark Spots SPF 50'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 Liftactive B3 Anti-Dark Spots SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Liftactive B3 Anti-Dark Spots SPF 50 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 Liftactive B3 Anti-Dark Spots SPF 50 against your own profile.

