Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis cleanser from Aveeno lists 15 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
How common are allergens in cleansers? See our data on the whole category →
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
- 1ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
15INCI (full list, INCI order): avena sativa kernel flour, sodium cocoyl isethionate, hydrogenated vegetable oil, water, disodium lauryl sulfosuccinate, glycerin, paraffin, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, sodium isethionate, galactoarabinan, cetyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, sodium chloride, propylene glycol, titanium dioxide
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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 DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gentle Moisturizing Face Cleansing Bar fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Gentle Moisturizing Face Cleansing Bar'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 Gentle Moisturizing Face Cleansing Bar paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Gentle Moisturizing Face Cleansing Bar'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 Gentle Moisturizing Face Cleansing Bar suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Gentle Moisturizing Face Cleansing Bar contains 3 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 Gentle Moisturizing Face Cleansing Bar against your own profile.

