Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis serum from Pilgrim lists 20 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- PhenoxyethanolKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
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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
- 1BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 2PHAGently exfoliates and hydrates with less irritation.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 4NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 5Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 6ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.
- 7AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
20INCI (full list, INCI order): water, niacinamide, butylene glycol, propanediol, gluconolactone, salicylic acid, zinc pca, nelumbo nucifera flower extract, torreya nucifera extract, sodium hyaluronate, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, betaine, allantoin, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, panthenol, xanthan gum, polysorbate 20, tocopheryl acetate
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is 10% Niacinamide Face Serum fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 10% Niacinamide Face 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 10% Niacinamide Face Serum paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in 10% Niacinamide Face 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 10% Niacinamide Face Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. 10% Niacinamide Face Serum contains 1 flagged allergen 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 10% Niacinamide Face Serum against your own profile.

