Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis moisturizer from First Aid Beauty lists 21 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.
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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
- 1ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
- 2AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
- 3NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 4CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
Full Ingredient List
21INCI (full list, INCI order): water, zea mays starch, dimethicone, glycerin, niacinamide, sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, lactic acid, sodium lactate, panthenol, peg-11 methyl ether dimethicone, sodium benzoate, triolein, glyceryl dioleate, ceramide np, trehalose, alumina, silica, phenoxyethanol, ammonium polyacrylate, ethylhexylglycerin, ci 77891
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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 Daily Resurfacing Moisturizer With 2% Niacinamide fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Daily Resurfacing Moisturizer With 2% Niacinamide'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 Daily Resurfacing Moisturizer With 2% Niacinamide paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Daily Resurfacing Moisturizer With 2% Niacinamide'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 Daily Resurfacing Moisturizer With 2% Niacinamide suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Daily Resurfacing Moisturizer With 2% Niacinamide 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 Daily Resurfacing Moisturizer With 2% Niacinamide against your own profile.

