Allergen & irritant analysis
6 flaggedThis sunscreen from Vichy lists 35 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.
- 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
35INCI (full list, INCI order): water, homosalate, silica, ethylhexyl salicylate, ethylhexyl triazone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, drometrizole trisiloxane, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, octocrylene, glycerin, pentylene glycol, styrene/acrylates copolymer, potassium cetyl phosphate, parfum, caprylyl methicone, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, aluminum hydroxide, caprylyl glycol, cinnamomum cassia bark extract, dimethicone, disodium edta, inulin lauryl carbamate, peg-8 laurate, phenoxyethanol, poterium officinale root extract, stearic acid, stearyl alcohol, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, titanium dioxide, 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 Protection Idéal Soleil Mattifying Sun Fluid For Face 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 Protection Idéal Soleil Mattifying Sun Fluid For Face SPF 50 with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Protection Idéal Soleil Mattifying Sun Fluid For Face SPF 50 paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Protection Idéal Soleil Mattifying Sun Fluid For Face 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 Protection Idéal Soleil Mattifying Sun Fluid For Face SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Protection Idéal Soleil Mattifying Sun Fluid For Face SPF 50 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 Protection Idéal Soleil Mattifying Sun Fluid For Face SPF 50 against your own profile.

