Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis cleanser from Cetaphil lists 20 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
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
Key Ingredients
- 1NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
Full Ingredient List
20INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium cocoyl isethionate, glycerin, glycol distearate, sodium cocoyl glutamate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, cetearyl alcohol, niacinamide, panthenol, aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, pantolactone, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, arginine, propylene glycol, sodium chloride, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, citric acid
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Hydrating Cream-To-Foam 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 Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Hydrating Cream-To-Foam 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 Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser contains 2 flagged allergens and 0 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 Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser against your own profile.

