Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis serum from First Aid Beauty lists 24 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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
Full Ingredient List
24INCI (full list, INCI order): water, niacinamide, dimethicone, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, glycerin, butylene glycol, panthenol, polysorbate 20, actinidia chinensis fruit extract, chrysanthemum parthenium extract, glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, allantoin, aminomethyl propanol, hydroxyacetophenone, undecylenoyl phenylalanine, acrylates/vinyl isodecanoate crosspolymer, dimethiconol, laureth-4, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, phenoxyethanol, disodium edta, pvm/ma copolymer, tetrasodium edta
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dark Spot Serum With Niacinamide fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Dark Spot Serum With 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 Dark Spot Serum With Niacinamide paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Dark Spot Serum With 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 Dark Spot Serum With Niacinamide suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Dark Spot Serum With 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 Dark Spot Serum With Niacinamide against your own profile.

