Vitamin C12 Oil Control Serum

Vitamin C12 Oil Control Serum

5.0
15ingredients
SerumLa Roche-Posay

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This serum from La Roche-Posay lists 15 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen 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.

1 known allergen in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Potassium hydroxide · pH adjusterHighly alkaline and corrosive in concentrated form; can cause burns and irritation if not properly diluted and neutralized. It is used in very small quantities to adjust pH.

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

HydratingBrighteningReduces large poresScar healingBarrier repairAnti-agingReduces irritationAcne fightingGood for oily skinRedness reducingDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 3
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
  • 4
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

15

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ascorbic acid, pentylene glycol, glycerin, potassium hydroxide, hydroxyacetophenone, sodium hyaluronate, adenosine, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, salicylic acid, polyquaternium-67, caprylyl glycol, parfum, citric acid, laureth-23

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13parfum

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.

Frequently asked questions

Does Vitamin C12 Oil Control 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 Vitamin C12 Oil Control Serum with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Vitamin C12 Oil Control Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Vitamin C12 Oil Control 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 Vitamin C12 Oil Control Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Vitamin C12 Oil Control Serum contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Vitamin C12 Oil Control Serum against your own profile.