Allergen & irritant analysis
8 flaggedThis cleanser from Cien lists 22 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 5 known contact allergens and 3 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 5 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (parfum, benzyl alcohol, linalool, alpha-isomethyl ionone, limonene). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- ParfumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
- Benzyl alcoholKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LinaloolKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Alpha-isomethyl iononeKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- LimoneneKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
- Sodium cetearyl sulfateSulfate-based surfactant, can be irritating or drying for sensitive skin, similar to SLS.
- AlcoholKnown sensitizer/irritant
- 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: 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
Full Ingredient List
22INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ethylhexyl stearate, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate citrate, glyceryl stearate, myristyl myristate, allantoin, nelumbium speciosum flower extract, prunus persica kernel oil, parfum, xanthan gum, sodium cetearyl sulfate, alcohol, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol, linalool, alpha-isomethyl ionone, limonene, sodium chloride, citric acid, sodium hydroxide
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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 Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Does Gentle Cleansing Milk contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 5 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum, benzyl alcohol, linalool, alpha-isomethyl ionone, limonene. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Gentle Cleansing Milk with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Gentle Cleansing Milk paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Gentle Cleansing Milk'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 Cleansing Milk suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Gentle Cleansing Milk contains 5 flagged allergens and 3 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 Gentle Cleansing Milk against your own profile.

