Allergen & irritant analysis
This serum from Pilgrim lists 23 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis found no commonly-flagged contact allergens or irritants in the INCI list — though no formula is universally safe. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
No commonly-flagged contact allergens or irritants were detected in the listed ingredients — though no formula is universally safe.
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
Key Ingredients
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 3Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 4NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 5Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
Full Ingredient List
23INCI (full list, INCI order): water, niacinamide, salicylic acid, propanediol, camellia sinensis extract, melia azadirachta extract, salix alba bark extract, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, sodium lactate, sodium gluconate, betaine, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium hyaluronate, panthenol, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, heptyl glucoside, hydroxyethyl urea, xanthan gum, allantoin, melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, tocopheryl acetate
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide Oil Control Serum fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide Oil Control 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 Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide Oil Control Serum paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide Oil Control 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 Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide Oil Control Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
No commonly-flagged allergens or irritants were detected in Salicylic Acid & Niacinamide Oil Control Serum, which is encouraging for reactive skin — but "no known flags" isn't the same as "safe for everyone." Patch test before full use, and check it against your own allergen profile on AllerNote.

