Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis facial treatment from First Aid Beauty lists 24 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- UreaKnown allergen (irritant): Urea
- Sodium hydroxideStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
- Salix nigra bark extractCan be irritating or cause mild peeling for some sensitive individuals due to its natural salicylic acid content, especially at higher concentrations.
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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
- 3UreaGently exfoliates and deeply moisturizes.
- 4ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
24INCI (full list, INCI order): water, butylene glycol, hydroxyethylcellulose, glycerin, phenoxyethanol, sodium hydroxide, glycolic acid, urea, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, bisabolol, colloidal oatmeal, maltodextrin, carica papaya fruit extract, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, camellia sinensis leaf extract, chrysanthemum parthenium extract, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, salix nigra bark extract, disodium phosphate, polysorbate 60, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, sodium phosphate, citric acid
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
Frequently asked questions
Is Acne Spot Treatment Gel 2% Salicylic Acid fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Acne Spot Treatment Gel 2% Salicylic Acid'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 Acne Spot Treatment Gel 2% Salicylic Acid paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Acne Spot Treatment Gel 2% Salicylic Acid'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 Acne Spot Treatment Gel 2% Salicylic Acid suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Acne Spot Treatment Gel 2% Salicylic Acid contains 1 flagged allergen and 2 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 Acne Spot Treatment Gel 2% Salicylic Acid against your own profile.

