Gentle Clear Pore Clearing Acne Cleanser INCI List & Ingredients | Cetaphil

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This cleanser from Cetaphil lists 20 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens 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.

4 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Benzyl alcohol · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride · metal · mediumKnown allergen (metal): Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Phenoxyethanol · irritant · mediumKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol
Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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 with metal allergy (nickel, cobalt, chromium)
People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

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Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

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Benefits

HydratingBrighteningScar healingDark spotsAnti-agingReduces irritationGood for oily skinReduces large poresSkin textureBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

1
AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): benzyl alcohol, butyrospermum parkii butter, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycerin, glycine soja oil, guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, hydrogenated soybean oil, hydroxypropyl starch phosphate, lactic acid, lauric acid, palmitic acid, phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauroyl glycinate, sodium lauroyl isethionate, stearic acid, tetrasodium edta, water

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3cocamidopropyl betaine

Potential Concerns

May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gentle Clear Pore Clearing Acne Cleanser fragrance-free?

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

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

It depends on your specific triggers. Gentle Clear Pore Clearing Acne Cleanser contains 4 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 Pore Clearing Acne Cleanser against your own profile.