Hydra 24h Protect SPF 30 product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Hydra 24h Protect SPF 30 Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Garnier

Hydra 24h Protect SPF 30 is a sunscreen from Garnier. It has a Zerotox safety score of 60/100, which means it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The main ingredients worth reviewing are Denatured Alcohol, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl Triazone.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

The composition includes several synthetic ingredients like alcohol denat. and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, which raise concerns about skin irritation and potential toxicity. The presence of multiple chemical filters indicates a processed formulation.

Main concern

Alcohol denat. may cause skin dryness or irritation, particularly for sensitive skin types.

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

  • Contains tocopherol, a natural antioxidant that can help protect skin from oxidative stress.
  • Includes citric acid, which can help adjust pH and enhance product stability.

Concerns

  • Alcohol denat. may cause skin dryness or irritation, particularly for sensitive skin types.
  • Synthetic UV filters like butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane raise concerns about potential skin absorption and irritation.

Ingredients breakdown

Each ingredient below is explained in the context of this sunscreen so the page answers more than a simple label list.

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: 4275816

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Frequently asked questions

This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, tocopherol, citric acid. See the Ingredients section above.
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This sunscreen has a Zerotox ingredient score of 60 / 100. Always follow label directions for use. See sunscreen products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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.
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This product is flagged for: Alcohol denat. may cause skin dryness or irritation, particularly for sensitive skin types.; Synthetic UV filters like butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane raise concerns about potential skin absorption and irritation.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Garnier — Hydra 24h Protect SPF 30 has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
The composition includes several synthetic ingredients like alcohol denat. and butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, which raise concerns about skin irritation and potential toxicity. The presence of multiple chemical filters indicates a processed formulation. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Garnier — Hydra 24h Protect SPF 30 has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among sunscreen products. See the full breakdown above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Garnier — Hydra 24h Protect SPF 30 has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Garnier products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis flags denatured alcohol in this product. See the Ingredients section above. Search products with this ingredient.

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