Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis exfoliator from COSRX lists 15 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilContains EU 26 fragrance allergens (e.g., Limonene).
- 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
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
- 1BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 2Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
15INCI (full list, INCI order): salix alba bark water, butylene glycol, glycerin, betaine salicylate, 1, 2-hexanediol, arginine, peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil, panthenol, allantoin, ethyl hexanediol, citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, sodium hydroxide, sodium hyaluronate
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Does One Step Original Clear Pad contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat One Step Original Clear Pad with caution and patch test before full use.
Is One Step Original Clear Pad paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in One Step Original Clear Pad'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 One Step Original Clear Pad suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. One Step Original Clear Pad contains 0 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 One Step Original Clear Pad against your own profile.

