Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis moisturizer from Pilgrim lists 35 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen 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
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
- 1AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
- 2NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 3Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 4ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
35INCI (full list, INCI order): water, niacinamide, saccharide isomerate, citric acid, sodium citrate, butylene glycol, phellodendron amurense bark extract, glycolic acid, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, salix alba bark extract, rehmannia chinensis root extract, melia azadirachta leaf extract, scutellaria baicalensis root extract, houttuynia cordata extract, glycine soja seed extract, lactobacillus/pear juice ferment filtrate, glyceryl caprylate, ethylhexylglycerin, o-cymen-5-ol, betaine, propanediol, glycerin, sodium acrylates copolymer, lecithin, coco-caprylate/caprate, gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf extract, nelumbo nucifera flower extract, sodium hyaluronate, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, carbomer, allantoin, panthenol, phenoxyethanol, parfum
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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 5% Niacinamide Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer 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 5% Niacinamide Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer with caution and patch test before full use.
Is 5% Niacinamide Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in 5% Niacinamide Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer'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 5% Niacinamide Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. 5% Niacinamide Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer 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 5% Niacinamide Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer against your own profile.

