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Fragrance — Skincare Ingredient

Common Irritant

Fragrance

Adds scent for sensory experience

Also known as: Parfum · Perfume

Common Irritant
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Common irritant — avoid if you have sensitive, reactive, or compromised skin.
✓ Pregnancy Safe ✓ Vegan ✓ Cruelty-Free ✓ Reef-Safe
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What is Fragrance?

Generic term for synthetic fragrance blend OR natural fragrance compounds — composition is trade-secret.

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What Fragrance Does

  • Adds scent for sensory experience
  • Most common cosmetic irritant (1 in 100 people sensitized)
  • Can trigger contact dermatitis, rosacea flares, eczema
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Skin Type Compatibility

How well Fragrance works for each skin type:

Dry Skin
Limited (2/5)
Oily Skin
Limited (2/5)
Combination
Limited (2/5)
Sensitive
Poor (1/5)
Acne-Prone
Limited (2/5)
Mature
Poor (1/5)
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How to Use Fragrance

EU requires the 26 most-allergenic compounds (linalool, limonene, geraniol, etc.) to be declared separately. 'Fragrance-Free' is the safest claim for reactive skin.
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Fragrance in Our Catalog

Found in
6 288
products containing Fragrance — mostly in serum, moisturizer.
Top brands using it
  • La Roche-Posay135
  • Neutrogena112
  • COSRX78
  • Paula's Choice64
  • Eucerin64
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Browse Products with Fragrance

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fragrance?

Generic term for synthetic fragrance blend OR natural fragrance compounds — composition is trade-secret.

What does Fragrance do for skin?

Adds scent for sensory experience Most common cosmetic irritant (1 in 100 people sensitized) Can trigger contact dermatitis, rosacea flares, eczema

Is Fragrance safe during pregnancy?

Yes — Fragrance is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. As always, consult your doctor about your specific routine.

What skin types is Fragrance good for?

Fragrance works well for Avoid if sensitive skin, rosacea, eczema, or fragrance allergy.

How do I use Fragrance?

EU requires the 26 most-allergenic compounds (linalool, limonene, geraniol, etc.) to be declared separately. 'Fragrance-Free' is the safest claim for reactive skin.

What is the comedogenic rating of Fragrance?

Fragrance has a comedogenic rating of 0/5 — non-comedogenic, safe for acne-prone skin.

What is the irritation potential of Fragrance?

Fragrance has an irritation risk score of 5/5 — high — avoid if you have reactive or compromised skin.

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Related Ingredients

Often used together with or similar to Fragrance:

Last updated: 2026-05-25 Reviewed by: Skincarisma Editorial Team
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