Vitamin C + E Super Bright Gel Face Wash

Vitamin C + E Super Bright Gel Face Wash

25ingredients
CleanserDot & Key Skincare

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeVeganOil-freeAlcohol-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This cleanser from Dot & Key Skincare lists 25 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 2 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

5 known allergens in this formula
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Mentha piperita oil · plant · mediumKnown allergen (plant): Essential Oils
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
  • Decyl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside

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
  • People with plant or Compositae (daisy-family) allergy
  • People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

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

Benefits

Scar healingBrighteningBarrier repairHydratingReduces large poresRedness reducingAnti-agingReduces irritationGood for oily skinSkin textureAcne fightingDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 3
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 4
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
  • 5
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.

Full Ingredient List

25

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cocamidopropyl betaine, decyl glucoside, glycerin, disodium cocoyl glutamate, triethanolamine, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, xanthan gum, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, niacinamide, citric acid, disodium edta, menthol, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, mentha piperita oil, panthenol, terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, citrus sinensis fruit extract, tocopheryl acetate, benzyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin, tocopherol, parfum, ci 15985, ci 19140

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2cocamidopropyl betaine3decyl glucoside23parfum

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Vitamin C + E Super Bright Gel Face Wash contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 2 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Vitamin C + E Super Bright Gel Face Wash with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Vitamin C + E Super Bright Gel Face Wash paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Vitamin C + E Super Bright Gel Face Wash'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 Vitamin C + E Super Bright Gel Face Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Vitamin C + E Super Bright Gel Face Wash contains 5 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 Vitamin C + E Super Bright Gel Face Wash against your own profile.