10% Vitamin C Face Serum INCI List & Ingredients | Pilgrim

Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This serum from Pilgrim lists 32 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known irritant

Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

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

HydratingBarrier repairReduces irritationRedness reducingBrighteningReduces large poresScar healingAnti-agingDark spotsAcne fightingGood for oily skinSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
3
PHAGently exfoliates and hydrates with less irritation.
4
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
5
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
6
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

32

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, niacinamide, butylene glycol, propanediol, betaine, citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, citrus limon fruit extract, centella asiatica extract, epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside, sodium pca, ethoxydiglycol, terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, microcitrus australasica fruit extract, sophora flavescens root extract, glycyrrhiza inflata root extract, scutellaria baicalensis root extract, gluconolactone, sodium hyaluronate, glutathione, sodium lactate, sodium gluconate, allantoin, hydroxyethylcellulose, polysorbate 20, glycerin, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium hydroxide, salicylic acid

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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 IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is 10% Vitamin C Face Serum fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 10% Vitamin C 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% Vitamin C Face Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in 10% Vitamin C 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% Vitamin C Face Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. 10% Vitamin C Face Serum contains 0 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 10% Vitamin C Face Serum against your own profile.