Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis moisturizer from Plum Goodness lists 28 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 3Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
Full Ingredient List
28INCI (full list, INCI order): water, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, isodecyl neopentanoate, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, betaine, glycerin, citrus reticulata peel extract, terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, squalane, sodium citrate, argania spinosa kernel oil, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, cyclodextrin, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, sucrose, benzyl alcohol, hydroxyacetophenone, caprylyl glycol, sodium gluconate, sodium hyaluronate, citric acid, dilauryl thiodipropionate, sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, buteth-3, tributyl citrate
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- 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 Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does 3% Vitamin C Moisturizer with Mandarin contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat 3% Vitamin C Moisturizer with Mandarin with caution and patch test before full use.
Is 3% Vitamin C Moisturizer with Mandarin paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in 3% Vitamin C Moisturizer with Mandarin'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 3% Vitamin C Moisturizer with Mandarin suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. 3% Vitamin C Moisturizer with Mandarin 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 3% Vitamin C Moisturizer with Mandarin against your own profile.

