Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis facial treatment from Dot & Key Skincare lists 17 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- PhenoxyethanolKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol
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
Key Ingredients
- 1AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
- 2BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 3NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 4ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
17INCI (full list, INCI order): water, niacinamide, salicylic acid, dextrin, polydextrose, amylopectin, ethoxydiglycol, glycerin, sodium acrylates copolymer, lecithin, triethanolamine, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, centella asiatica extract, glycolic acid, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, disodium edta
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cica Clear Spot Correction Gel + 2% Salicylic fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Cica Clear Spot Correction Gel + 2% Salicylic'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 Clear Spot Correction Gel + 2% Salicylic paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Cica Clear Spot Correction Gel + 2% Salicylic'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 Clear Spot Correction Gel + 2% Salicylic suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Cica Clear Spot Correction Gel + 2% Salicylic contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Cica Clear Spot Correction Gel + 2% Salicylic against your own profile.

