Normaderm Phytoaction Acne Control Daily Moisturizer INCI List & Ingredients | Vichy

Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This moisturizer from Vichy lists 18 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix II
Phenoxyethanol · irritant · mediumKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol
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

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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

HydratingBrighteningReduces large poresBarrier repairAcne fightingGood for oily skinReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
2
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
3
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
4
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
5
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: salicylic acid 2% inactive ingredients: water, glycerin, isononyl isononanoate, butylene glycol, kaolin, zinc sulfate, bifida ferment lysate, sodium hydroxide, sodium polyacrylate, sodium hyaluronate, sodium benzoate, phenoxyethanol, ascorbyl glucoside, hydrolyzed algin, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, biosaccharide gum-1, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, parfum

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18parfum

Potential Concerns

May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Does Normaderm Phytoaction Acne Control Daily Moisturizer contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Normaderm Phytoaction Acne Control Daily Moisturizer with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Normaderm Phytoaction Acne Control Daily Moisturizer paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Normaderm Phytoaction Acne Control Daily Moisturizer'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 Normaderm Phytoaction Acne Control Daily Moisturizer suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Normaderm Phytoaction Acne Control Daily Moisturizer contains 2 flagged allergens 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 Normaderm Phytoaction Acne Control Daily Moisturizer against your own profile.