10% Niacinamide And Cica Ultimate Spotless Glow Serum INCI List & Ingredients | Dot & Key Skincare

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This serum from Dot & Key Skincare lists 30 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant 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.

1 known allergen in this formula

1 known irritant

Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
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

HydratingBarrier repairReduces irritationAnti-agingRedness reducingScar healingDark spotsBrighteningAcne fightingGood for oily skinReduces large pores

Key Ingredients

1
CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
2
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
3
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
4
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
5
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
6
ArbutinGently brightens and evens skin tone.
7
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

30

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, niacinamide, propanediol, butylene glycol, glycerin, ethoxydiglycol, alpha-arbutin, sodium hyaluronate, cyclodextrin, centella asiatica extract, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, laminaria digitata extract, cetyl-pg hydroxyethyl palmitamide, ceramide eop, ceramide ns, ceramide np, ceramide as, ceramide ap, alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, avena sativa bran extract, allantoin, sodium polyacrylate, hydroxyethylcellulose, chondrus crispus extract, sodium gluconate, disodium edta, sodium hydroxide, benzyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin, tocopherol

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Potential Concerns

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.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Does 10% Niacinamide And Cica Ultimate Spotless Glow Serum 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 10% Niacinamide And Cica Ultimate Spotless Glow Serum with caution and patch test before full use.

Is 10% Niacinamide And Cica Ultimate Spotless Glow Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in 10% Niacinamide And Cica Ultimate Spotless Glow 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 10% Niacinamide And Cica Ultimate Spotless Glow Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. 10% Niacinamide And Cica Ultimate Spotless Glow Serum contains 1 flagged allergen 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 10% Niacinamide And Cica Ultimate Spotless Glow Serum against your own profile.