20% Vitamin C Serum With Blood Orange

20% Vitamin C Serum With Blood Orange

19ingredients
SerumDot & Key Skincare

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeVeganAlcohol-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This serum from Dot & Key Skincare lists 19 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens 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
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol

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 repairAnti-agingRedness reducingBrighteningReduces irritationDark spotsReduces large poresSkin 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.
  • 4
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

19

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ethoxydiglycol, propylene glycol, propanediol, glycerin, polysorbate 80, tocopherol, citrus sinensis fruit extract, terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, ferulic acid, sodium hyaluronate, sodium gluconate, disodium edta, allantoin, panthenol, citric acid, benzyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin, ascorbic acid

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3propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Does 20% Vitamin C Serum With Blood Orange 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 20% Vitamin C Serum With Blood Orange with caution and patch test before full use.

Is 20% Vitamin C Serum With Blood Orange paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in 20% Vitamin C Serum With Blood Orange'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 20% Vitamin C Serum With Blood Orange suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. 20% Vitamin C Serum With Blood Orange contains 2 flagged allergens and 0 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 20% Vitamin C Serum With Blood Orange against your own profile.