Allergen & irritant analysis
This serum from The Ordinary lists 17 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis found no commonly-flagged contact allergens or irritants in the INCI list — though no formula is universally safe. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
No commonly-flagged contact allergens or irritants were detected in the listed ingredients — though no formula is universally safe.
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 EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 2Azelaic AcidGently exfoliates and reduces inflammation.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
17INCI (full list, INCI order): water, isodecyl neopentanoate, dimethicone, azelaic acid, dimethicone/bis-isobutyl ppg-20 crosspolymer, dimethyl isosorbide, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, polysilicone-11, isohexadecane, tocopherol, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, isoceteth-20, polysorbate 60, triethanolamine, ethoxydiglycol, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Is Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%'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 Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%'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 Azelaic Acid Suspension 10% suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
No commonly-flagged allergens or irritants were detected in Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%, which is encouraging for reactive skin — but "no known flags" isn't the same as "safe for everyone." Patch test before full use, and check it against your own allergen profile on AllerNote.

