AHA/BHA Refresh Vitamin C Daily Cream INCI List & Ingredients | COSRX

Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This day moisturizer from COSRX lists 31 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 common irritant 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.

1 known irritant

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 large poresAnti-agingReduces irritationBrighteningRedness reducingDark spotsAcne fightingGood 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
PHAGently exfoliates and hydrates with less irritation.
5
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
6
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
7
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
8
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
9
ArbutinGently brightens and evens skin tone.
10
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

31

INCI (full list, INCI order): actinidia chinensis fruit extract, hylocereus undatus fruit extract, hippophae rhamnoides water, butylene glycol, cetyl ethylhexanoate, niacinamide, 1, 2-hexanediol, macadamia ternifolia seed oil, cetearyl alcohol, betaine, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, ethylhexylglycerin, carbomer, arginine, panthenol, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, allantoin, adenosine, sodium hyaluronate, alpha-arbutin, menthyl lactate, mentha haplocalix extract, tocopherol, lactobionic acid, citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, betaine salicylate, ascorbyl glucoside, glycolic acid, water

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Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does AHA/BHA Refresh Vitamin C Daily Cream 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 Daily Cream with caution and patch test before full use.

Is AHA/BHA Refresh Vitamin C Daily Cream paraben-free?

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

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