Pro Oil Control Foam Wash

Pro Oil Control Foam Wash

18ingredients
CleanserCetaphil

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSilicone-freeVeganOil-freeCruelty-freeSulfate-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

7 flagged

This cleanser from Cetaphil lists 18 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 7 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 7 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, amyl cinnamal, benzyl benzoate, citronellol, geraniol, and more). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

7 known allergens in this formula
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Amyl cinnamal · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Amyl Cinnamaldehyde
  • Benzyl benzoate · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Citronellol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Geraniol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • Hydroxycitronellal · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Hydroxycitronellal
  • Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix

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

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
    ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.

Full Ingredient List

18

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, zinc coceth sulfate, glycerin, peg-75, amyl cinnamal, benzyl benzoate, citronellol, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, disodium edta, geraniol, hydroxycitronellal, linalool, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, sodium benzoate, zinc gluconate, parfum

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7citronellol10geraniol11hydroxycitronellal12linalool18parfum

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Pro Oil Control Foam Wash contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 7 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, amyl cinnamal, benzyl benzoate, citronellol, geraniol, hydroxycitronellal, linalool. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Pro Oil Control Foam Wash with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Pro Oil Control Foam Wash paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Pro Oil Control Foam Wash'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 Pro Oil Control Foam Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Pro Oil Control Foam Wash contains 7 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 Pro Oil Control Foam Wash against your own profile.