Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis serum from Plum Goodness lists 29 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
- PhenoxyethanolKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol
- Retinyl palmitateKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinyl Palmitate
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
How common are allergens in serums? See our data on the whole category →
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
- 1RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
29INCI (full list, INCI order): water, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, sucrose, propanediol, squalane, isodecyl neopentanoate, retinyl palmitate, malus domestica fruit cell culture extract, hydrolyzed rice protein, hydrolyzed pea protein, glycine, proline, hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, hydrolyzed psoralea corylifolia extract, benzyl alcohol, hydroxyacetophenone, caprylyl glycol, xanthan gum, glycerin, lecithin, phenoxyethanol, sorbitol, cyclodextrin, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, isohexadecane, polysorbate 60, sodium gluconate, sodium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- 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
Is Bakuchiol & Retinol 1% Serum fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Bakuchiol & Retinol 1% 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 Bakuchiol & Retinol 1% Serum paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Bakuchiol & Retinol 1% 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 Bakuchiol & Retinol 1% Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Bakuchiol & Retinol 1% Serum contains 3 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 Bakuchiol & Retinol 1% Serum against your own profile.

