Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis serum from Plum Goodness lists 42 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens 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
- UreaKnown allergen (irritant): Urea
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.
- 2NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 3UreaGently exfoliates and deeply moisturizes.
Full Ingredient List
42INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, niacinamide 5%, propanediol, lysine, histidine, arginine, aspartic acid, threonine, serine, glutamic acid, proline, glycine, alanine, valine, methionine, isoleucine, leucine, tyrosine, phenylalanine, cysteine, oryza sativa extract, pentylene glycol, rosa damascena flower water, ethoxydiglycol, cucumis sativus extract, sodium pca, diglycerin, urea, hydrolyzed rice protein, sorbitol, pca, allantoin, lactic acid, methyl gluceth-20, benzyl alcohol, hydroxyacetophenone, caprylyl glycol, cyclodextrin, xanthan gum, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium gluconate
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Does 5% Niacinamide Face Serum With Rice Water 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 5% Niacinamide Face Serum With Rice Water with caution and patch test before full use.
Is 5% Niacinamide Face Serum With Rice Water paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in 5% Niacinamide Face Serum With Rice Water'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 Face Serum With Rice Water suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. 5% Niacinamide Face Serum With Rice Water contains 2 flagged allergens 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 Face Serum With Rice Water against your own profile.

