AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser INCI List & Ingredients | COSRX

Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This cleanser from COSRX lists 24 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 2 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (linalool, limonene). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

3 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Linalool · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Limonene · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Potassium hydroxide · pH adjusterHighly alkaline and corrosive in concentrated form; can cause burns and irritation if not properly diluted and neutralized. It is used in very small quantities to adjust pH.

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

BrighteningReduces irritationScar healingAcne fightingAnti-agingHydratingGood for oily skinReduces large poresRedness reducingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

1
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
2
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, stearic acid, myristic acid, peg-32, potassium hydroxide, palmitic acid, lauric acid, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, lauramide dea, cocamidopropyl betaine, potassium cocoate, salicylic acid, sodium chloride, arachidic acid, lavandula hybrida oil, linalool, disodium edta, oleic acid, limonene, asiaticoside, asiatic acid, madecassic acid

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12cocamidopropyl betaine18linalool21limonene

Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Does AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 2 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: linalool, limonene. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser with caution and patch test before full use.

Is AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser'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 AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser 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 AC Collection Calming Foam Cleanser against your own profile.