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Is After Sun Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Cien

This page reviews After Sun by Cien as a skincare. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several beneficial ingredients like aloe barbadensis leaf juice and glycerin, but also contains synthetic additives like phenoxyethanol and benzyl alcohol, raising safety concerns.

Main concern

Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential skin irritation.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Aloe barbadensis leaf juice provides soothing properties, beneficial for skin after sun exposure.
  • Glycerin acts as a humectant, helping to retain moisture in the skin, enhancing hydration.

Concerns

  • Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential skin irritation.
  • Benzyl alcohol is a synthetic compound that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Who should avoid this product?

You may want to be cautious with this product if you are:

  • people with sensitive skin or fragrance sensitivity

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this skincare and why it matters.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 4278106

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Frequently asked questions

This product contains fragrance or allergens that may affect sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section and patch-test. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Cien — After Sun has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among skincare products. See the full breakdown above.
Cien — After Sun is a skincare product. Zerotox gives it a safety score of 60 / 100 based on ingredients. Check the breakdown above and our skincare topic for alternatives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. Our analysis flags fragrance in Cien — After Sun. See the Ingredients section above.
Yes. Our analysis flags phenoxyethanol in Cien — After Sun. See the Ingredients section above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, glycerin. See the Ingredients section above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product is flagged for: Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative that raises concerns about potential skin irritation.; Benzyl alcohol is a synthetic compound that can cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
The composition includes several beneficial ingredients like aloe barbadensis leaf juice and glycerin, but also contains synthetic additives like phenoxyethanol and benzyl alcohol, raising safety concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Yes. Our analysis indicates fragrance or parfum. This can irritate sensitive skin. See the Ingredients section.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Cien — After Sun has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Cien products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.

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