The Ordinary
Argireline Solution 10%
serum · 30 ml · 11 ingredients
- Fragrance-free
- No essential oils
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Medik8
serum · 30 ml · Skincare
Medik8 C-Tetra Luxe is free of fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 19-ingredient list, with vitamin c, squalane and dimethicone. List checked November 5, 2026.
The catch: it contains essential oils (Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil), labelled fragrance allergens (Limonene, Citral) and silicones (Dimethicone).
Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom
Vitamin C
An antioxidant that brightens and evens tone.
Squalane
A light, skin-compatible emollient.
Dimethicone
A skin protectant that forms a breathable barrier.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.
19 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).
Source: Medik8 product page, eu.medik8.com/products/c-tetra-luxe, retrieved November 5, 2026.
| Check | Result | Ingredients found |
|---|---|---|
| Fragrance | None listed | — |
| Essential oils | Contains | Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil (#6) |
| Labelled fragrance allergens | Contains | Limonene (#16), Citral (#17), Linalool (#18) |
| Drying alcohol | None listed | — |
| Sulfates | None listed | — |
| Silicones | Contains | Dimethicone (#4) |
| Parabens | None listed | — |
| MI / MCI | None listed | — |
| Formaldehyde releasers | None listed | — |
| Mineral oil & petrolatum | None listed | — |
| Lanolin | None listed | — |
| Chemical UV filters | None listed | — |
Yes. Medik8 C-Tetra Luxe lists no parfum or fragrance, but it does contain essential oils (Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil). Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.
Silicones: yes (Dimethicone). Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.
By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, psoriasis and pregnancy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Vitamin C, Squalane, Dimethicone and Vitamin E.
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