CC Me Vitamin C Serum

CC Me Vitamin C Serum

4.0
41ingredients
SerumSummer Fridays

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
VeganReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeOil-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

7 flagged

This serum from Summer Fridays lists 41 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (amyl cinnamal, cinnamyl alcohol, citronellol, eugenol, hydroxycitronellal). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

5 known allergens in this formula
2 known irritants
  • Amyl cinnamal · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Amyl Cinnamaldehyde
  • Cinnamyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Cinnamic Alcohol
  • Citronellol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Eugenol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Hydroxycitronellal · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Hydroxycitronellal
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
  • Cinnamomum cassia bark extract · antioxidantContains sensitizing compounds like cinnamaldehyde, which is a common fragrance allergen and can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions.

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

HydratingReduces large poresAnti-agingBrighteningRedness reducingReduces irritationScar healingSkin textureBarrier repairGood for oily skinDark spotsAcne fighting

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
  • 3
    PeptidesSupports skin hydration and improves firmness.
  • 4
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 5
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 6
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.

Full Ingredient List

41

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, niacinamide, butylene glycol, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, ascorbyl glucoside, glycerin, capryloyl glycerin/sebacic acid copolymer, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, squalane, sodium citrate, phenoxyethanol, sodium hydroxide, citric acid, diheptyl succinate, tocopheryl acetate, xanthan gum, tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, carbomer, polysorbate 20, palmitoyl oligopeptide, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, camellia oleifera leaf extract, ethylhexylglycerin, orchis mascula flower extract, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cananga odorata flower extract, cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract, eugenia caryophyllus flower extract, glycine soja oil, pyrus malus fruit extract, prunus armeniaca fruit extract, rosa gallica flower extract, cinnamomum cassia bark extract, jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract, coffea arabica leaf/seed extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, amyl cinnamal, cinnamyl alcohol, citronellol, eugenol, hydroxycitronellal

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Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Does CC Me Vitamin C Serum contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: amyl cinnamal, cinnamyl alcohol, citronellol, eugenol, hydroxycitronellal. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat CC Me Vitamin C Serum with caution and patch test before full use.

Is CC Me Vitamin C Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in CC Me Vitamin C 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 CC Me Vitamin C Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. CC Me Vitamin C Serum contains 5 flagged allergens and 2 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 CC Me Vitamin C Serum against your own profile.