Soothing & Barrier Support Serum

Soothing & Barrier Support Serum

2.7
45ingredients
SerumThe Ordinary

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
VeganOil-freeReef-safeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeAlcohol-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This serum from The Ordinary lists 45 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

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

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin

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

Benefits

HydratingReduces irritationRedness reducingBarrier repairScar healingAnti-agingDark spotsAcne fightingBrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large pores

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 3
    NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.

Full Ingredient List

45

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, propanediol, isodecyl neopentanoate, pentylene glycol, niacinamide, hexyldecanol, cetearyl alcohol, xylitylglucoside, ceteth-20 phosphate, anhydroxylitol, ethyl linoleate, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid, naringenin, cyanocobalamin, panthenyl triacetate, 4-t-butylcyclohexanol, hydroxyphenyl propamidobenzoic acid, cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide, bisabolol, brassica campestris sterols, sphingolipids, phospholipids, epigallocatechin gallatyl glucoside, gallyl glucoside, propyl gallate, xylitol, zingiber officinale root extract, stearic acid, dicetyl phosphate, isoceteth-20, xanthan gum, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, tocopherol, dehydroacetic acid, p-anisic acid, phytic acid, sodium phytate, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, benzyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin

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Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • 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 EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.

Frequently asked questions

Does Soothing & Barrier Support Serum contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Soothing & Barrier Support Serum with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Soothing & Barrier Support Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Soothing & Barrier Support 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 Soothing & Barrier Support Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Soothing & Barrier Support Serum contains 1 flagged allergen and 1 irritant (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 Soothing & Barrier Support Serum against your own profile.