AHA/BHA Refresh Vitamin C Booster Serum

AHA/BHA Refresh Vitamin C Booster Serum

25ingredients
SerumCOSRX

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganOil-freeCruelty-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This serum from COSRX lists 25 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known irritants
  • 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.
  • Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil · fragranceContains potential sensitizers (e.g., limonene, linalool) and is a known fragrance allergen. Unpurified versions can be phototoxic.

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 healingBarrier repairReduces irritationReduces large poresBrighteningRedness reducingDark spotsAcne fightingAnti-agingGood for oily skinSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 3
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 4
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
  • 5
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
  • 6
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
  • 7
    ArbutinGently brightens and evens skin tone.
  • 8
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

25

INCI (full list, INCI order): actinidia chinensis fruit extract, hylocereus undatus fruit extract, hippophae rhamnoides water, butylene glycol, niacinamide, 1, 2-hexanediol, glycolic acid, betaine, sodium hydroxide, water, panthenol, allantoin, hydroxyethylcellulose, glycerin, polyglyceryl-10 myristate, polyglyceryl-10 laurate, sodium hyaluronate, adenosine, ascorbyl glucoside, citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, betaine salicylate, alpha-arbutin, menthyl lactate, mentha haplocalix extract

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Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Does AHA/BHA Refresh Vitamin C Booster Serum contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat AHA/BHA Refresh Vitamin C Booster Serum with caution and patch test before full use.

Is AHA/BHA Refresh Vitamin C Booster Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in AHA/BHA Refresh Vitamin C Booster 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 AHA/BHA Refresh Vitamin C Booster Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. AHA/BHA Refresh Vitamin C Booster Serum contains 0 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 AHA/BHA Refresh Vitamin C Booster Serum against your own profile.