Dermexa Night-Time Relief Balm INCI List & Ingredients | Aveeno

Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This night moisturizer from Aveeno lists 26 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula

2 known irritants

Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
Sodium cetearyl sulfate · surfactantSulfate-based surfactant, can be irritating or drying for sensitive skin, similar to SLS.
Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

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
People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairReduces irritationAnti-agingRedness reducingScar healingBrighteningSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
3
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
4
CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): glycerin, water, cetearyl alcohol, isocetyl alcohol, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol, avena sativa kernel flour, avena sativa kernel extract, avena sativa kernel oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, ceramide np, ethylhexylglycerin, p-anisic acid, sodium cetearyl sulfate, palmitic acid, stearic acid, sodium sulfate, sodium chloride, citric acid, dipotassium phosphate, potassium phosphate, sodium hydroxide, tocopherol, benzyl alcohol, benzoic acid, potassium sorbate

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6cetyl alcohol

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 DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dermexa Night-Time Relief Balm contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Dermexa Night-Time Relief Balm with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Dermexa Night-Time Relief Balm paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Dermexa Night-Time Relief Balm'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 Dermexa Night-Time Relief Balm suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Dermexa Night-Time Relief Balm contains 2 flagged allergens and 2 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 Dermexa Night-Time Relief Balm against your own profile.