Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis moisturizer from Aqualogica lists 29 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- PhenoxyethanolKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
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Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.
Benefits
Key Ingredients
- 1CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
- 2NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 3Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
Full Ingredient List
29INCI (full list, INCI order): water, dimethicone, glycerin, butylene glycol, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, linoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer, dimethicone crosspolymer, caprylic/capric triglyceride, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, sodium pca, stearic acid, xylitylglucoside, anhydroxylitol, xylitol, acrylates/beheneth-25 methacrylate/hema crosspolymer, persea gratissima oil, laminaria digitata extract, cetyl-pg hydroxyethyl palmitamide, ceramide eop, ceramide ns, ceramide np, ceramide as, ceramide ap, ci 19140, ci 42090
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Is 5 Barrier+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 5 Barrier+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.
Is 5 Barrier+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in 5 Barrier+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.
Is 5 Barrier+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. 5 Barrier+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer contains 1 flagged allergen and 0 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check 5 Barrier+ Hydra Gel Moisturizer against your own profile.

