Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis serum from Vichy lists 22 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- Sodium hydroxideStrong 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: 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
- 1AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
- 2Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
- 3NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 4Tranexamic AcidHelps fade dark spots and even skin tone.
- 5AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 6ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
22INCI (full list, INCI order): water, niacinamide, butylene glycol, hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, glycerin, propylene glycol, propanediol, hydroxyethyl urea, glycolic acid, arginine, tranexamic acid, hydrolyzed rice protein, allantoin, citric acid, cystoseira tamariscifolia extract, sodium hydroxide, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, 2-mercaptonicotinoyl glycine, ascorbyl glucoside, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, caprylyl glycol, xanthan gum
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
Frequently asked questions
Is LiftActiv Pigment Specialist B3 Dark Spots Serum fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in LiftActiv Pigment Specialist B3 Dark Spots 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 LiftActiv Pigment Specialist B3 Dark Spots Serum paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in LiftActiv Pigment Specialist B3 Dark Spots 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 LiftActiv Pigment Specialist B3 Dark Spots Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. LiftActiv Pigment Specialist B3 Dark Spots 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 LiftActiv Pigment Specialist B3 Dark Spots Serum against your own profile.

