10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum

10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum

2.0
19ingredients
SerumFirst Aid Beauty

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
VeganOil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This serum from First Aid Beauty lists 19 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known irritant
  • 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

HydratingRedness reducingReduces irritationBarrier repairReduces large poresSkin textureAnti-agingBrighteningScar healingDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
  • 3
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

19

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, squalane, sodium citrate, tocopheryl acetate, colloidal oatmeal, chrysanthemum parthenium extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, glycerin, polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, xanthan gum, polyglyceryl-10 dioleate, phenoxyethanol, citric acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, sodium hydroxide, tetrasodium edta

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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.

Frequently asked questions

Is 10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 10% Vitamin C Brightening 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 10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in 10% Vitamin C Brightening 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 10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. 10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum contains 0 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 10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum against your own profile.