Healthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser INCI List & Ingredients | Cetaphil

Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This cleanser from Cetaphil lists 27 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 3 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (mentha piperita leaf extract). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula

3 known irritants

Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Alcohol · solventKnown sensitizer/irritant
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.
Mentha piperita leaf extract · fragranceContains menthol, which is a known sensitizer and can be irritating for some sensitive skin types.

Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.

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

People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
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

HydratingBrighteningScar healingAnti-agingReduces large poresBarrier repairAcne fightingReduces irritationGood for oily skinRedness reducingDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
PHAGently exfoliates and hydrates with less irritation.
2
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
3
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

27

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, cocamidopropyl betaine, gluconolactone, niacinamide, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, peg-120 methyl glucose trioleate, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, sodium chloride, di-ppg-2 myreth-10 adipate, sodium benzoate, peg-150 distearate, sodium methyl oleoyl taurate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, propanediol, coconut acid, alcohol, sodium hydroxide, achillea millefolium flower/leaf/stem extract, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, malva sylvestris flower/leaf/stem extract, melissa officinalis leaf extract, mentha piperita leaf extract, primula veris flower extract, alchemilla vulgaris flower/leaf/stem extract, veronica officinalis flower/leaf/stem extract, bha

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3cocamidopropyl betaine

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.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Healthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: mentha piperita leaf extract. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Healthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Healthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Healthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating 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 Healthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Healthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser contains 1 flagged allergen and 3 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 Healthy Radiance Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser against your own profile.