Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis emulsion from The Ordinary lists 19 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.
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.
- 2NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
19INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ethyl macadamiate, niacinamide, propanediol, glycerin, sphingomonas ferment extract, pentylene glycol, ethylhexyl olivate, polyglyceryl-4 oleate, sodium acrylates copolymer, isoceteth-20, sodium citrate, citric acid, malic acid, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, tocopherol, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Is Niacinamide 5% Face And Body Emulsion fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Niacinamide 5% Face And Body Emulsion'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 Niacinamide 5% Face And Body Emulsion paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Niacinamide 5% Face And Body Emulsion'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 Niacinamide 5% Face And Body Emulsion suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Niacinamide 5% Face And Body Emulsion 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 Niacinamide 5% Face And Body Emulsion against your own profile.

