Brightening Boost Face Wash INCI List & Ingredients | Chemist at Play

Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This cleanser from Chemist at Play lists 27 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula

2 known irritants

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate · surfactantCan be irritating for sensitive skin or at high concentrations, similar to other strong anionic detergents.
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: 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

HydratingAnti-agingReduces large poresScar healingDark spotsBarrier repairAcne fightingBrighteningReduces irritationGood for oily skinRedness reducingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
2
AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
3
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
4
NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
5
CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
6
ArbutinGently brightens and evens skin tone.
7
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

27

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, cocamidopropyl betaine, propanediol, sodium cocoamphoacetate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, glycolic acid, myrciaria dubia fruit extract, terminalia ferdinandiana fruit extract, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, ceramide ag, alpha-arbutin, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, oryza sativa cera, niacinamide, parfum, phenoxyethanol, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, xanthan gum, cocamide mea, phospholipids, sphingolipids, sodium hydroxide, disodium edta, menthol, ci 19140

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3cocamidopropyl betaine17parfum

Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Does Brightening Boost Face Wash contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Brightening Boost Face Wash with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Brightening Boost Face Wash paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Brightening Boost Face 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 Brightening Boost Face Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Brightening Boost Face Wash contains 2 flagged allergens and 2 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 Brightening Boost Face Wash against your own profile.