Cica + 2% Salicylic Acid Skin Clearing Face Serum INCI List & Ingredients | Dot & Key Skincare

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This serum from Dot & Key Skincare lists 43 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 common irritants in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known irritants

Hamamelis virginiana extract · activeCan be drying and potentially irritating for sensitive skin due to its astringent properties (tannins) and common alcohol content in formulations.
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: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

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

Benefits

HydratingReduces irritationBarrier repairAnti-agingRedness reducingGood for oily skinScar healingAcne fightingBrighteningReduces large poresDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
2
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
3
PHAGently exfoliates and hydrates with less irritation.
4
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
5
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
6
ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.

Full Ingredient List

43

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ethoxydiglycol, propanediol, butylene glycol, salicylic acid, glycine soja seed extract, houttuynia cordata extract, scutellaria baicalensis root extract, melia azadirachta leaf extract, rehmannia chinensis root extract, salix alba bark extract, phellodendron amurense bark extract, lactobacillus/pear juice ferment filtrate, centella asiatica extract, zinc pca, niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, laminaria digitata extract, hydrogenated lecithin, cetyl-pg hydroxyethyl palmitamide, ceramide eop, ceramide ns, ceramide np, ceramide as, ceramide ap, cholesterol, 1, 2-hexanediol, gluconolactone, opuntia ficus-indica stem water, hamamelis virginiana extract, benzoic acid, artemisia vulgaris extract, xanthan gum, hydroxyethylcellulose, c18-22 hydroxyalkyl hydroxypropyl guar, allantoin, sodium hydroxide, sodium gluconate, disodium edta, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, citric acid

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Potential Concerns

May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Is Cica + 2% Salicylic Acid Skin Clearing Face Serum fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Cica + 2% Salicylic Acid Skin Clearing Face Serum's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is Cica + 2% Salicylic Acid Skin Clearing Face Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Cica + 2% Salicylic Acid Skin Clearing Face 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 Cica + 2% Salicylic Acid Skin Clearing Face Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Cica + 2% Salicylic Acid Skin Clearing Face 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 Cica + 2% Salicylic Acid Skin Clearing Face Serum against your own profile.