Allergen & irritant analysis
4 flaggedThis facial treatment from Cetaphil lists 18 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 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.
- Acrylates copolymerKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
- Sodium metabisulfiteKnown allergen (preservative): Sodium Metabisulfite
- Alcohol denat.Can be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
- 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.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
Full Ingredient List
18INCI (full list, INCI order): acrylates copolymer, water, alcohol denat., vinyl caprolactam/vp/dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate copolymer, pvp, salicylic acid, houttuynia cordata extract, sorbic acid, butylene glycol, epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, centella asiatica extract, 1, 2-hexanediol, sodium metabisulfite, melaleuca alternifolia leaf extract, madecassoside
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Is First Rescue Pimple Patch fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in First Rescue Pimple Patch'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 First Rescue Pimple Patch paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in First Rescue Pimple Patch'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 First Rescue Pimple Patch suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. First Rescue Pimple Patch contains 2 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 First Rescue Pimple Patch against your own profile.

