Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis hand cream from Avène lists 26 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens 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
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
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
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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
Full Ingredient List
26INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, betaine, carthamus tinctorius seed oil, butyrospermum parkii butter, cetearyl alcohol, arachidyl alcohol, glyceryl dibehenate, beeswax, glyceryl stearate, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, arachidyl glucoside, behenyl alcohol, bisabolol, caprylyl glycol, cetearyl glucoside, cetyl alcohol, citric acid, parfum, glyceryl behenate, helianthus annuus seed oil, sodium benzoate, tocopherol, tribehenin, xanthan gum
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cold Cream Concentrated Hand Cream 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 Cold Cream Concentrated Hand Cream with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Cold Cream Concentrated Hand Cream paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Cold Cream Concentrated Hand Cream'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 Cold Cream Concentrated Hand Cream suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Cold Cream Concentrated Hand Cream contains 2 flagged allergens 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 Cold Cream Concentrated Hand Cream against your own profile.

