Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum

Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum

24ingredients
SerumPaula's Choice

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This serum from Paula's Choice lists 24 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula
  • Retinyl palmitate · retinoid · lowKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinyl Palmitate
  • Retinol · retinoid · lowKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinol

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

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

Benefits

Reduces irritationRedness reducingAnti-agingReduces large poresDark spotsHydratingBrighteningGood for oily skinSkin textureAcne fightingScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.
  • 3
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
  • 4
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 5
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

24

INCI (full list, INCI order): cyclopentasiloxane, isododecane, dimethicone crosspolymer, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, cyclohexasiloxane, caprylic/capric triglyceride, tocopheryl acetate, retinyl palmitate, retinol, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, astaxanthin, bisabolol, chamomilla recutita flower extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, salix alba bark extract, vitis vinifera seed extract, ginkgo biloba leaf extract, calluna vulgaris flower extract, vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, rubus idaeus fruit extract, betula alba bark extract, glycine soja oil, silica, phenoxyethanol

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Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.

Frequently asked questions

Is Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum'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 Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate 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 Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate 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 Skin Balancing Super Antioxidant Concentrate Serum against your own profile.