Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis serum from Neutrogena lists 12 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens 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.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- RetinolKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinol
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
Key Ingredients
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
Full Ingredient List
12INCI (full list, INCI order): isohexadecane, dicaprylyl carbonate, pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, ppg-15 stearyl ether, triethyl citrate, polysorbate 20, retinol, parfum, tocopheryl acetate, bisabolol, bht, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate
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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
Does Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ .5% Power 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 Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ .5% Power Serum with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ .5% Power Serum paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ .5% Power 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 Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ .5% Power Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ .5% Power 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 Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Pro+ .5% Power Serum against your own profile.