Allergen & irritant analysis
4 flaggedThis cleanser from Avène lists 21 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Isopropyl alcoholKnown allergen (irritant): Alcohol Denat
- Decyl glucosideKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
- Sodium hydroxideStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.
Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
- People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin
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
- 1AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
- 2ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.
Full Ingredient List
21INCI (full list, INCI order): water, zinc coceth sulfate, lauryl betaine, decyl glucoside, ceteareth-60 myristyl glycol, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, polysorbate 20, citric acid, parfum, ci 61570, isopropyl alcohol, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-6, ppg-26-buteth-26, silybum marianum fruit extract, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, ci 19140, zinc gluconate
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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 Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cleanance Cleansing Gel contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Cleanance Cleansing Gel with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Cleanance Cleansing Gel paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Cleanance Cleansing Gel'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 Cleansing Gel suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Cleanance Cleansing Gel contains 3 flagged allergens and 1 irritant (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 Cleansing Gel against your own profile.

