The Ordinary
Argireline Solution 10%
serum · 30 ml · 11 ingredients
- Fragrance-free
- No essential oils
- With peptides
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Balea
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 (Parfum), essential oils (Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil) and labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene, Linalool).
Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom
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.
34 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).
Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/4066447981131, retrieved November 5, 2026.
| Check | Result | Ingredients found |
|---|---|---|
| Fragrance | Contains | Parfum (#9) |
| Essential oils | Contains | Citrus Aurantium Peel Oil (#22), Citrus Limon Peel Oil (#24) |
| Labelled fragrance allergens | Contains | Limonene (#14), Linalool (#32), Geraniol (#34) |
| Drying alcohol | None listed | — |
| Sulfates | None listed | — |
| Silicones | None listed | — |
| Parabens | None listed | — |
| MI / MCI | None listed | — |
| Formaldehyde releasers | None listed | — |
| Mineral oil & petrolatum | None listed | — |
| Lanolin | None listed | — |
| Chemical UV filters | None listed | — |
No. Balea Vitamin C serum contains Parfum (ingredient 9 of 34).
Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.
By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Vitamin C and Vitamin E.
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