Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis cleanser from Chemist at Play lists 21 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen 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.
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- Sodium hydroxideStrong 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.
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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
Full Ingredient List
21INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sorbitol, glycerin, propanediol, propylene glycol, panthenol, trehalose, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, hydroxyethylcellulose, sodium lauroamphoacetate, vaccinium vitis-idaea fruit extract, bisabolol, zingiber officinale root extract, tocopheryl acetate, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, sodium hydroxide, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, disodium edta
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gentle & Soothing Face Wash fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Gentle & Soothing Face Wash'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 & Soothing Face Wash paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Gentle & Soothing 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 Gentle & Soothing Face Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Gentle & Soothing Face Wash contains 1 flagged allergen 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 & Soothing Face Wash against your own profile.

