Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis moisturizer from Cetaphil lists 12 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 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.
- Cetyl alcoholKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
- Sodium cetearyl sulfateSulfate-based surfactant, can be irritating or drying for sensitive skin, similar to SLS.
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
Key Ingredients
- 1AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
Full Ingredient List
12INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: dimethicone 1% inactive ingredients: behenyl alcohol, butyrospermum parkii oil, caprylyl glycol, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, citric acid, ethylhexylglycerin, glycerin, sodium cetearyl sulfate, sodium polyacrylate, water, yeast beta-glucan
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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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cracked Skin Repair Balm fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Cracked Skin Repair Balm'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 Cracked Skin Repair Balm paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Cracked Skin Repair Balm'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 Cracked Skin Repair Balm suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Cracked Skin Repair Balm 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 Cracked Skin Repair Balm against your own profile.

