Smoothing Facial Scrub

Smoothing Facial Scrub

16ingredients
ExfoliatorCien

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Alcohol-freeCruelty-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganOil-freeReef-safeParaben-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This exfoliator from Cien lists 16 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

3 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
  • Propylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Propylparaben
  • Ethylparaben · preservative · lowKnown allergen (preservative): Ethylparaben
  • 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: added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: parabens.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 3
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

16

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, paraffinum liquidum, hydrated silica, coco-glucoside, olus oil, prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, disodium edta, ethylparaben, methylparaben, oryza sativa starch, panthenol, phenoxyethanol, propylparaben, sodium hydroxide, tocopheryl acetate

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9ethylparaben10methylparaben14propylparaben

Potential Concerns

  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Is Smoothing Facial Scrub fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Smoothing Facial Scrub'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.

Does Smoothing Facial Scrub contain parabens?

Yes, Smoothing Facial Scrub's INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.

Is Smoothing Facial Scrub suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Smoothing Facial Scrub contains 3 flagged allergens 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 Smoothing Facial Scrub against your own profile.