Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis moisturizer from Aqualogica lists 25 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Imidazolidinyl ureaKnown allergen (preservative): Formaldehyde
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: formaldehyde-releasing preservatives.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 4ArbutinGently brightens and evens skin tone.
Full Ingredient List
25INCI (full list, INCI order): water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, sodium acrylates copolymer, lecithin, dimethicone, glyceryl stearate, polyglycerin-3, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, shea butter glycerides, fragaria vesca fruit extract, sodium benzoate, imidazolidinyl urea, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, ethoxydiglycol, tocopherol, sodium gluconate, glycerin, glyceryl glucoside, panthenol, alpha-arbutin, hyaluronic acid, soyethyl morpholinium ethosulfate
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Is Illuminate+ Oil Free Moisturizer With Wild Berries & Alpha Arbutin fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Illuminate+ Oil Free Moisturizer With Wild Berries & Alpha Arbutin's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.
Is Illuminate+ Oil Free Moisturizer With Wild Berries & Alpha Arbutin paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Illuminate+ Oil Free Moisturizer With Wild Berries & Alpha Arbutin'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 Illuminate+ Oil Free Moisturizer With Wild Berries & Alpha Arbutin suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Illuminate+ Oil Free Moisturizer With Wild Berries & Alpha Arbutin contains 1 flagged allergen and 0 irritants (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 Illuminate+ Oil Free Moisturizer With Wild Berries & Alpha Arbutin against your own profile.