2% Kojic Acid Face Cream INCI List & Ingredients | The Derma Co

Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This moisturizer from The Derma Co lists 38 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens 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.

2 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Sodium metabisulfite · preservative · lowKnown allergen (preservative): Sodium Metabisulfite
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.

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)

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingAnti-agingBrighteningReduces large poresRedness reducingReduces irritationScar healingBarrier repairAcne fightingGood for oily skinDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
3
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
4
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
5
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

38

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, coco-caprylate/caprate, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol, kojic dipalmitate, glycerin, arachidyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, arachidyl glucoside, niacinamide, acetyl glucosamine, centella asiatica extract, morus alba bark extract, pyrus malus fruit extract, camellia sinensis leaf extract, broussonetia kazinoki root extract, ergosterol, galactoarabinan, camellia japonica leaf extract, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, propylene glycol, pentaerythrityl distearate, butyrospermum parkii butter, dimethicone, tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, tetrahydropiperine, glycolic acid, carbomer, sodium metabisulfite, disodium edta, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, polymethylsilsesquioxane, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, polysorbate 80, sodium hydroxide

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22propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.

Frequently asked questions

Is 2% Kojic Acid Face Cream fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 2% Kojic Acid Face Cream'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 2% Kojic Acid Face Cream paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in 2% Kojic Acid Face Cream'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 2% Kojic Acid Face Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. 2% Kojic Acid Face Cream contains 2 flagged allergens 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 2% Kojic Acid Face Cream against your own profile.