Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis serum from The Ordinary lists 34 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.
- PhenoxyethanolKnown 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.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
Full Ingredient List
34INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, algae extract, pseudoalteromonas exopolysaccharides, pseudoalteromonas ferment extract, ahnfeltia concinna extract, arginine, glycine, alanine, serine, valine, isoleucine, proline, threonine, histidine, phenylalanine, aspartic acid, pca, sodium pca, sodium lactate, salicylic acid, citric acid, propanediol, dimethyl isosorbide, ethoxydiglycol, polysorbate 20, potassium sorbate, sodium salicylate, sodium benzoate, hexylene glycol, 1, 2-hexanediol, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Is Marine Hyaluronics fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Marine Hyaluronics'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 Marine Hyaluronics paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Marine Hyaluronics'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 Marine Hyaluronics suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Marine Hyaluronics 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 Marine Hyaluronics against your own profile.

