12% Niacinamide Clarifying Serum

12% Niacinamide Clarifying Serum

18ingredients
SerumFoxtale

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This serum from Foxtale lists 18 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 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.

2 known allergens in this formula
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix

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

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

Benefits

HydratingAcne fightingBrighteningReduces irritationGood for oily skinReduces large poresScar healingDark spotsBarrier repairRedness reducingAnti-agingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 2
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
  • 3
    Azelaic AcidGently exfoliates and reduces inflammation.

Full Ingredient List

18

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, niacinamide, hexylene glycol, ppg-20 methyl glucose ether, glycerin, glyceryl glucoside, polyglycerin-6, azelaic acid, betaine, benzyl alcohol, salicylic acid, sorbic acid, lecithin, lysolecithin, carbomer, aminomethyl propanol, disodium edta, parfum

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18parfum

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does 12% Niacinamide Clarifying Serum 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 12% Niacinamide Clarifying Serum with caution and patch test before full use.

Is 12% Niacinamide Clarifying Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in 12% Niacinamide Clarifying 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 12% Niacinamide Clarifying Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. 12% Niacinamide Clarifying Serum contains 2 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 12% Niacinamide Clarifying Serum against your own profile.