Skin Defense Daily Care Anti-Shine Cream SPF 50

Skin Defense Daily Care Anti-Shine Cream SPF 50

40ingredients
SunscreenVichy

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This sunscreen from Vichy lists 40 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.

4 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate · sunscreen · lowKnown allergen (sunscreen): Octinoxate
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
  • Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
  • Alcohol denat. · solventCan 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

HydratingScar healingBarrier repairAnti-agingBrightening

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Chemical UV FilterAbsorbs UV rays to help prevent sun damage.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 3
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 4
    Mineral UV FilterReflects UV rays using mineral barriers.

Full Ingredient List

40

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, dimethicone, glycerin, drometrizole trisiloxane, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, propylene glycol, titanium dioxide, alcohol denat., triethanolamine, stearic acid, bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine, potassium cetyl phosphate, tocopherol, nylon-12, acrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate copolymer, aluminum hydroxide, bht, butylene glycol, butyrospermum parkii seedcake extract, caprylyl glycol, carbomer, cetyl alcohol, ci 14700, citric acid, diethylamino hydroxybenzoyl hexyl benzoate, disodium edta, glyceryl stearate, isohexadecane, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-100 stearate, phenoxyethanol, polysorbate 80, scutellaria baicalensis extract, sodium chloride, sodium cocoyl sarcosinate, sorbitan oleate, xanthan gum, parfum

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7propylene glycol9alcohol denat.23cetyl alcohol

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • 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-Shine Cream 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 Skin Defense Daily Care Anti-Shine Cream SPF 50 with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Skin Defense Daily Care Anti-Shine Cream SPF 50 paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Skin Defense Daily Care Anti-Shine Cream 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 Skin Defense Daily Care Anti-Shine Cream SPF 50 suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Skin Defense Daily Care Anti-Shine Cream 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 Skin Defense Daily Care Anti-Shine Cream SPF 50 against your own profile.