Gentle Clear Complexion Clearing Acne Cleanser

Gentle Clear Complexion Clearing Acne Cleanser

2.0
14ingredients
CleanserCetaphil

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganCruelty-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This cleanser from Cetaphil lists 14 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 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.

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

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

Acne fightingHydratingBrighteningReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingDark spotsBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Benzoyl PeroxideTargets acne-causing bacteria and clears breakouts.
  • 2
    ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.

Full Ingredient List

14

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: benzoyl peroxide 2.6% inactive ingredients: water, magnesium aluminum silicate, glycerin, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, peg-75, peg/ppg-120/10 trimethylolpropane trioleate, laureth-2, phenoxyethanol, xanthan gum, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, poloxamer 124, zinc gluconate, disodium edta, citric acid

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Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gentle Clear Complexion Clearing Acne Cleanser fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Gentle Clear Complexion Clearing Acne Cleanser'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 Clear Complexion Clearing Acne Cleanser paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Gentle Clear Complexion Clearing Acne Cleanser'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 Clear Complexion Clearing Acne Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Gentle Clear Complexion Clearing Acne Cleanser contains 0 flagged allergens 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 Gentle Clear Complexion Clearing Acne Cleanser against your own profile.