Retinol B3 Serum

Retinol B3 Serum

3.5
22ingredients
SerumLa Roche-Posay

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeParaben-freeSulfate-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganOil-freeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This serum from La Roche-Posay lists 22 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

3 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Retinol · retinoid · lowKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinol
  • Retinyl palmitate · retinoid · lowKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinyl Palmitate
  • Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.

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

Scar healingAnti-agingHydratingBarrier repairBrighteningReduces large poresDark spotsAcne fightingReduces irritationGood for oily skinSkin textureRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 3
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
  • 4
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
  • 5
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

22

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, cyclohexasiloxane, alcohol denat., pentylene glycol, niacinamide, dimethicone, glycine soja oil, ppg-6-decyltetradeceth-30, sodium hyaluronate, retinol, adenosine, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, caprylyl glycol, citric acid, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, xanthan gum, polysilicone-11, retinyl palmitate, tocopherol, phenoxyethanol, parfum

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4alcohol denat.22parfum

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • 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 Retinol B3 Serum contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Retinol B3 Serum with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Retinol B3 Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Retinol B3 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 Retinol B3 Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Retinol B3 Serum contains 3 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 Retinol B3 Serum against your own profile.