Allergen & irritant analysis
5 flaggedThis sunscreen from Vichy lists 48 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 methoxycinnamateKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octinoxate
- 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.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 4Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.
Full Ingredient List
48INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, ci 77891, glycerin, dimethicone, drometrizole trisiloxane, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, titanium dioxide, isocetyl stearate, alcohol denat., propylene glycol, triethanolamine, stearic acid, potassium cetyl phosphate, tocopherol, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, aluminum hydroxide, bht, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, butylene glycol, butyrospermum parkii seedcake extract, caprylyl glycol, carbomer, cetyl alcohol, ci 42090, ci 77163, ci 77491, ci 77492, ci 77499, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, disodium edta, ethylhexyl hydroxystearate, glyceryl stearate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-100 stearate, phenoxyethanol, polysorbate 60, polysorbate 80, scutellaria baicalensis extract, sodium chloride, sodium cocoyl sarcosinate, sorbitan isostearate, sorbitan oleate, xanthan gum, 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 DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Does Skin Defense Daily Care - Anti-Dullness BB Cream SPF50 PA++++ 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 Skin Defense Daily Care - Anti-Dullness BB Cream SPF50 PA++++ with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Skin Defense Daily Care - Anti-Dullness BB Cream SPF50 PA++++ paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Skin Defense Daily Care - Anti-Dullness BB Cream SPF50 PA++++'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 Skin Defense Daily Care - Anti-Dullness BB Cream SPF50 PA++++ suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Skin Defense Daily Care - Anti-Dullness BB Cream SPF50 PA++++ 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 Skin Defense Daily Care - Anti-Dullness BB Cream SPF50 PA++++ against your own profile.

