Oil Control Balancing Shampoo INCI List & Ingredients | CeraVe

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This shampoo from CeraVe lists 29 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 common irritants in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known irritants

Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate · surfactantCan be irritating for sensitive skin or at high concentrations, similar to other strong anionic detergents.
Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong 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.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

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

Barrier repairHydratingReduces irritationAnti-agingAcne fightingGood for oily skinBrighteningReduces large poresRedness reducingScar healingDark spots

Key Ingredients

1
CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
2
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
3
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
4
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
5
ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.

Full Ingredient List

29

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, disodium laureth sulfosuccinate, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, sodium chloride, glycol distearate, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, cocamide mipa, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, carbomer, niacinamide, zinc pca, triethyl citrate, sodium hydroxide, sodium benzoate, sodium lauroyl lactylate, salicylic acid, sodium hyaluronate, cholesterol, coco-betaine, citric acid, caprylyl glycol, phytosphingosine, xanthan gum, polyquaternium-10, benzoic acid, ppg-5-ceteth-20

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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

Is Oil Control Balancing Shampoo fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Oil Control Balancing Shampoo'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 Oil Control Balancing Shampoo paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Oil Control Balancing Shampoo'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 Oil Control Balancing Shampoo suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Oil Control Balancing Shampoo contains 0 flagged allergens and 2 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 Oil Control Balancing Shampoo against your own profile.