Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis cleanser from Aveeno lists 18 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- 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: 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
- 1PHAGently exfoliates and hydrates with less irritation.
Full Ingredient List
18INCI (full list, INCI order): water, helianthus annuus seed oil, glycerin, gluconolactone, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, sorbitol, sodium hydroxide, sodium acrylates copolymer, carbomer, caprylyl glycol, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, avena sativa kernel oil, lecithin, sodium citrate, p-anisic acid, allantoin, chlorphenesin
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Frequently asked questions
Is Calm + Restore Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Calm + Restore Gentle PHA Exfoliating 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 Calm + Restore Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Calm + Restore Gentle PHA Exfoliating 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 Calm + Restore Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Calm + Restore Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser contains 0 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 Calm + Restore Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser against your own profile.