Ultimate Spot Correction 10% Niacinamide Skin Clearing Serum INCI List & Ingredients | Dot & Key Skincare

Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This serum from Dot & Key Skincare lists 20 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Methylisothiazolinone · preservative · highKnown allergen (preservative): Methylisothiazolinone
Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
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, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones).

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)

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

Benefits

HydratingReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingBarrier repairDark spotsAcne fightingAnti-agingBrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large pores

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
3
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
4
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
5
ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, niacinamide, cyclopentasiloxane, dimethicone crosspolymer, acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate copolymer, dimethicone, silanetriol, hyaluronic acid, triticum vulgare germ oil, phenoxyethanol, methylisothiazolinone, zinc pca, punica granatum fruit extract, sodium hydroxide, hydroxyethylcellulose, tocopheryl acetate, panthenol, parfum, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, helianthus annuus seed oil

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11methylisothiazolinone18parfum

Potential Concerns

May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
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 Ultimate Spot Correction 10% Niacinamide Skin Clearing Serum contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Ultimate Spot Correction 10% Niacinamide Skin Clearing Serum with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Ultimate Spot Correction 10% Niacinamide Skin Clearing Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Ultimate Spot Correction 10% Niacinamide Skin Clearing 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 Ultimate Spot Correction 10% Niacinamide Skin Clearing Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Ultimate Spot Correction 10% Niacinamide Skin Clearing Serum contains 2 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 Ultimate Spot Correction 10% Niacinamide Skin Clearing Serum against your own profile.