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Balea Vitamin C serum

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Balea

Vitamin C serum

serum · 30 ml · Skincare

Balea Vitamin C serum is free of drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 34-ingredient list, with glycerin, vitamin C and vitamin E. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance, essential oils (Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Linalyl Acetate) and labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene, Linalool).

  • Contains fragrance
  • Contains essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Vitamin C serum

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Vitamin C

    An antioxidant that brightens and evens tone.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

34 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Dicaprylyl EtherA light, oil-like ingredient that softens skin and hair and helps products spread…
  3. 3Pentylene GlycolPentylene Glycol is a small, multi-tasking liquid that attracts water to the skin and…
  4. 4Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
  5. 5GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  6. 6Prunus Armeniaca Kernel OilA light plant oil pressed from apricot kernels that softens and moisturizes skin by…
  7. 7Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate
  8. 8PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  9. 9ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  10. 10Sclerotium GumSclerotium Gum is a thickening polymer made by fermenting a fungus. It gives creams and…
  11. 11Stearyl AlcoholStearyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol, often made from plant oils, that thickens…
  12. 12Ascorbyl PalmitateA fat-soluble form of vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant and is used to brighten and…
  13. 13Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
  14. 14LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  15. 15Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate
  16. 16Potassium Cetyl PhosphateA mild emulsifier made from cetyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, and phosphate. It helps oil…
  17. 171,2-Hexanediol1,2-Hexanediol is a small, clear liquid that acts as a solvent, a humectant and a…
  18. 18Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
  19. 19Malpighia Glabra Fruit Juice
  20. 20MaltodextrinMaltodextrin is a powdery, sugar-like starch fragment made by partly breaking down…
  21. 21Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  22. 22Citrus Aurantium Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil is a fragrant oil pressed from the peel of the bitter orange,…Essential oils
  23. 23Linalyl AcetateLinalyl acetate is a fragrance ingredient, an ester found naturally in plants like…Essential oils
  24. 24Citrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel Oil is the scented oil pressed from lemon peel. It mainly adds…Essential oils
  25. 25Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, woody-amber scent that helps give a…
  26. 26PineneA natural plant compound, called a terpene, that gives pine and some other plants their…Essential oils
  27. 27Amyl SalicylateAmyl Salicylate is a synthetic fragrance ingredient, an ester of salicylic acid, that…
  28. 28Terpinolene
  29. 29TerpineolTerpineol is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many plant oils, mainly…Essential oils
  30. 30Beta-CaryophylleneA natural plant-made molecule found in many essential oils, used mainly to give…
  31. 31Alpha-Terpinene
  32. 32LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  33. 33TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  34. 34GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/4066447981131, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#9)
Essential oilsContainsCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil (#22), Linalyl Acetate (#23), Citrus Limon Peel Oil (#24), Pinene (#26), Terpineol (#29)
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLimonene (#14), Linalool (#32), Geraniol (#34)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Balea Vitamin C serum fragrance-free?

No. Balea Vitamin C serum contains Parfum (ingredient 9 of 34).

Does Balea Vitamin C serum contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Balea Vitamin C serum pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.

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