Vitamin C Serum INCI List & Ingredients | Balea

Allergen & irritant analysis

7 flagged

This serum from Balea lists 27 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 6 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 6 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, limonene, linalool, geraniol, citral, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

6 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Geraniol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Citral · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Citral
Benzyl salicylate · fragrance · lowKnown allergen (fragrance): Benzyl Salicylate
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

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

Benefits

HydratingScar healingAnti-agingBrighteningRedness reducingBarrier repairReduces large poresDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
3
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, dicaprylyl ether, pentylene glycol, polyglyceryl-6 stearate, glycerin, prunus armeniaca kernel oil, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, phenoxyethanol, parfum, sclerotium gum, stearyl alcohol, ascorbyl palmitate, xanthan gum, limonene, polyglyceryl-6 behenate, potassium cetyl phosphate, 1, 2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol, malpighia glabra fruit juice, maltodextrin, sodium hydroxide, linalool, benzyl salicylate, tocopherol, geraniol, citral

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9parfum14limonene23linalool 24benzyl salicylate26geraniol 27citral

Potential Concerns

May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.

Frequently asked questions

Does Vitamin C Serum contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 6 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, limonene, linalool, geraniol, citral, benzyl salicylate. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Vitamin C Serum with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Vitamin C Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Vitamin C Serum'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 Vitamin C Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Vitamin C Serum contains 6 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 Vitamin C Serum against your own profile.