What are the key ingredients in Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Light?

Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Light contains 42 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Lac, Sus Extract, Alcohol Denat., Niacinamide, and more.

Does Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Light contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Light contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Parfum. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Light rated?

Safety ratings for Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Light are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/skinfood-black-sugar-perfect-first-serum-the-light.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Light?

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Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Light

Updated on: 19/11/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

31 of 42

Skin-Safe

low risk

2 of 42

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

0 of 42

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

42 ingredients

2 potential irritant

none pore-clogging

Contains Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Lac

Skin Enhancer

Sus Extract

General Skin Improver

Alcohol Denat.

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter Ingredient Dissolver +3

Niacinamide

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Surface Refiner

Hamamelis Virginiana Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer Oil Control Agent Pore Tightener

Butylene Glycol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +2

Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Moisture Magnet

Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract

Safety: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Chamomilla Recutita Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet Dental Health Agent +1

Propanediol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Thickness Regulator Ingredient Dissolver

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator Scent Provider

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer Scent Provider

Carica Papaya Fruit Extract

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer

Hizikia Fusiforme Extract

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Rice Ferment Filtrate

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Maackia fauriei stem extract

Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer Germ Fighter +1

Adenosine

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer

Sucrose

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet Calming Agent

Glucose

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Moisture Magnet

2-Hexanol

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Fragrance Provider

Panthenol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Static Eliminator Hair Softener

Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate

Safety: Low risk

Skin Enhancer

Gluconolactone

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Metal Ion Binder

Sodium Hyaluronate

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet

Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract

Safety: Moderate risk

Skin Enhancer

Ethylhexylglycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Odor Neutralizer

Salicylic Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Scalp Condition Treatment Product Protector Skin Enhancer +3

Allantoin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Calming Agent Defensive Shield

Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant

Xanthan Gum

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer Gel Structure Builder +4

Arginine

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Static Eliminator Hair Softener +1

Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Thickness Regulator Emulsion Stabilizer

Sodium PCA

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet Static Eliminator +1

Oleanolic Acid

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Hair Softener Odor Neutralizer +1

Caramel

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Scent Provider Color Provider

Parfum

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Pitera

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
02 Lac		Skin Enhancer
03 Sus Extract		General Skin Improver
04 Alcohol Denat.	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter +4
05 Niacinamide	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Surface Refiner
06 Hamamelis Virginiana Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer Oil Control Agent +1
07 Butylene Glycol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet +3
08 Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Moisture Magnet
09 Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
10 Chamomilla Recutita Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer
11 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet +2
12 Propanediol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Thickness Regulator Ingredient Dissolver
13 Citrus Limon Fruit Extract	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Barrier Creator +1
14 Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
15 Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer Scent Provider
16 Carica Papaya Fruit Extract	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer
17 Hizikia Fusiforme Extract	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
18 Rice Ferment Filtrate	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
19 Maackia fauriei stem extract		Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer +2
20 Adenosine	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer
21 Sucrose	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet +1
22 Glucose	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Moisture Magnet
23 2-Hexanol	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Fragrance Provider
24 Panthenol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Static Eliminator +1
25 Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate	S 2 Safety: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
26 Gluconolactone	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Metal Ion Binder
27 Sodium Hyaluronate	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet
28 Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk	Skin Enhancer
29 Ethylhexylglycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Odor Neutralizer
30 Salicylic Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Scalp Condition Treatment Product Protector +4
31 Allantoin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Calming Agent +1
32 Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant
33 Xanthan Gum	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Skin Enhancer +5
34 Arginine	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Static Eliminator +2
35 Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Thickness Regulator Emulsion Stabilizer
36 Sodium PCA	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet +2
37 Oleanolic Acid	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer
38 Molasses		Skin Enhancer
39 Caprylyl Glycol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Hair Softener +2
40 Caramel	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Scent Provider Color Provider
41 Parfum	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider
42 Pitera		N/A

Potential Irritants

4 flagged

Alcohol Denat. Citrus Limon Fruit Extract Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract Parfum

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Is Skinfood Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Light comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Light appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 42 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is Skinfood a good skincare brand?

South Korean natural skincare and cosmetics brand. Skinfood makes products such as Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Light that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about Skinfood.

Is Skinfood Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Light safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Light may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 4 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/alcohol-denat-" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Alcohol Denat.</a>, <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</a> and <a href="/ingredient/citrus-limon-fruit-extract" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Citrus Limon Fruit Extract</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does Skinfood Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Light clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Light is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 42 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes Skinfood Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Light?

This product is from Skinfood. See more products from Skinfood.

What are the ingredients in Skinfood Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Light?

Black Sugar Perfect First Serum The Light contains 42 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/lac" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Lac</a>, <a href="/ingredient/sus-extract" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sus Extract</a>, <a href="/ingredient/alcohol-denat-" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Alcohol Denat.</a> and <a href="/ingredient/niacinamide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Niacinamide</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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