Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis moisturizer from The Derma Co lists 25 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
- Sodium hydroxideStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
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
- 1BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 2Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 4ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
25INCI (full list, INCI order): water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cyclopentasiloxane, sodium polyacrylate, dimethicone, trideceth-6, peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, glycerin, salicylic acid, cetearyl alcohol, dicetyl phosphate, ceteth-10 phosphate, saccharide isomerate, avena sativa bran extract, carbomer, cetyl alcohol, stearic acid, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium hyaluronate, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, bht, disodium edta
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
Is 1% Salicylic Acid Oil-Free Moisturizer fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 1% Salicylic Acid Oil-Free Moisturizer'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 1% Salicylic Acid Oil-Free Moisturizer paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in 1% Salicylic Acid Oil-Free Moisturizer'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 1% Salicylic Acid Oil-Free Moisturizer suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. 1% Salicylic Acid Oil-Free Moisturizer contains 1 flagged allergen and 1 irritant (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 1% Salicylic Acid Oil-Free Moisturizer against your own profile.

