Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis moisturizer from Aveeno lists 23 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen 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
- 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
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.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
23INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: salicylic acid 0.5% inactive ingredients: water, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, cetearyl alcohol, dimethicone, methyl gluceth-20, ppg-10 cetyl ether, bis-phenylpropyl dimethicone, arachidyl alcohol, behenyl alcohol, glycine soja seed extract, glycerin, isoceteth-20, polyacrylamide, cetearyl glucoside, arachidyl glucoside, c13-14 isoparaffin, ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, parfum, laureth-7, disodium edta, bht, sodium hydroxide, citric acid
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Does Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer Salicylic Acid 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 Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer Salicylic Acid with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer Salicylic Acid paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer Salicylic Acid'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 Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer Salicylic Acid suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer Salicylic Acid contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Clear Complexion Daily Moisturizer Salicylic Acid against your own profile.

