Gentle Salicylic Acid Cleanser

Gentle Salicylic Acid Cleanser

18ingredients
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

3 flagged

This cleanser from Cetaphil lists 18 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 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.

2 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
  • Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
  • 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 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

HydratingReduces irritationReduces large poresRedness reducingAcne fightingAnti-agingBrighteningGood for oily skin

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

18

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cocamidopropyl betaine, distearyl phthalic acid amide, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, salicylic acid, sodium chloride, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, phenoxyethanol, sodium hydroxide, caprylyl glycol, disodium edta, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, butylene glycol, camellia sinensis leaf extract

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2cocamidopropyl betaine7cetyl alcohol

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gentle Salicylic Acid Cleanser fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Gentle Salicylic Acid 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 Salicylic Acid Cleanser paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Gentle Salicylic Acid 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 Salicylic Acid Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Gentle Salicylic Acid Cleanser contains 2 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 Salicylic Acid Cleanser against your own profile.