Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis serum from Pilgrim lists 25 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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 4NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 5Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
Full Ingredient List
25INCI (full list, INCI order): water, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, niacinamide, butylene glycol, propanediol, betaine, citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, citrus limon bud extract, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium pca, sodium hyaluronate, sodium lactate, sodium gluconate, hydroxyethyl urea, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, allantoin, hydroxyethylcellulose, polysorbate 20, glycerin, microcitrus australasica fruit extract, terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, ferulic acid, tocopheryl acetate
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Frequently asked questions
Is 15% Vitamin C Face Serum fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 15% 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 15% Vitamin C Face Serum paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in 15% 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 15% Vitamin C Face Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. 15% Vitamin C 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 15% Vitamin C Face Serum against your own profile.

