Balancing & Clarifying Serum

Balancing & Clarifying Serum

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2.0
24ingredients
SerumThe Ordinary

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

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VeganOil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe
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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This serum from The Ordinary lists 24 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.

1 known allergen in this formula
  • Phenoxyethanol · irritant · mediumKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

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

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Benefits

HydratingReduces irritationBarrier repairAnti-agingScar healingBrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large poresRedness reducingDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Azelaic AcidGently exfoliates and reduces inflammation.
  • 2
    EctoinProtects against environmental stress and aging.

Full Ingredient List

24

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, lactococcus ferment lysate, propanediol, potassium azeloyl diglycinate, carnitine, acetyl glucosamine, sarcosine, ectoin, adenosine, polylysine, silanetriol, glycerin, pentylene glycol, sclerotium gum, xanthan gum, isoceteth-20, citric acid, sodium citrate, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, sodium chloride, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium benzoate, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin

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Potential Concerns

  • 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 IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Is Balancing & Clarifying Serum fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Balancing & Clarifying Serum'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 Balancing & Clarifying Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Balancing & Clarifying 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 Balancing & Clarifying Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Balancing & Clarifying Serum 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 Balancing & Clarifying Serum against your own profile.