Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis cleanser from Avène lists 25 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.
- Acrylates copolymerKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
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
- 1BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
Full Ingredient List
25INCI (full list, INCI order): salicylic acid, water, sodium cocoyl isethionate, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, propanediol, stearyl alcohol, coco-glucoside, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, betaine, glyceryl laurate, sodium chloride, glycerin, cetearyl olivate, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, sodium benzoate, saccharide isomerate, sorbitan olivate, hydroxypropyl guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, xanthan gum, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, potassium sorbate, lactobacillus ferment lysate, citric acid, sodium citrate, acrylates copolymer
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleanance Acne Medicated Clearing Gel Cleanser fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Cleanance Acne Medicated Clearing Gel Cleanser'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 Cleanance Acne Medicated Clearing Gel Cleanser paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Cleanance Acne Medicated Clearing Gel Cleanser'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 Cleanance Acne Medicated Clearing Gel Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Cleanance Acne Medicated Clearing Gel Cleanser 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 Cleanance Acne Medicated Clearing Gel Cleanser against your own profile.

