Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis moisturizer from The Derma Co lists 20 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen 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
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
- 1Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
Full Ingredient List
20INCI (full list, INCI order): water, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, glycerin, isodecyl neopentanoate, cetearyl olivate, sorbitan olivate, propanediol, dicaprylyl carbonate, c15-19 alkane, cetyl alcohol, polyacrylate crosspolymer-11, xylitol, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, saccharide isomerate, citric acid, sodium citrate, betaine, disodium edta, edta
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is 5% Vitamin C Oil-Free Daily Face Moisturizer fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 5% Vitamin C Oil-Free Daily Face 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 5% Vitamin C Oil-Free Daily Face Moisturizer paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in 5% Vitamin C Oil-Free Daily Face 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 5% Vitamin C Oil-Free Daily Face Moisturizer suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. 5% Vitamin C Oil-Free Daily Face Moisturizer contains 1 flagged allergen 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% Vitamin C Oil-Free Daily Face Moisturizer against your own profile.

