Barrier Repair Gentle Hydrating Face Wash INCI List & Ingredients | Dot & Key Skincare

Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This cleanser from Dot & Key Skincare lists 29 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

3 known allergens in this formula

Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Decyl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside

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

HydratingBarrier repairReduces irritationAnti-agingScar healingBrighteningRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

1
CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
2
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
3
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
4
Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

29

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycerin, decyl glucoside, disodium cocoyl glutamate, triethanolamine, panthenol, laminaria digitata extract, cetyl-pg hydroxyethyl palmitamide, ceramide eop, ceramide ns, ceramide np, ceramide as, ceramide ap, sodium hyaluronate, oryza sativa bran water, lactobacillus, maltodextrin, cocos nucifera oil, simmondsia chinensis seed oil, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, citric acid, tocopheryl acetate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, xanthan gum, disodium edta, benzyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin, tocopherol

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2cocamidopropyl betaine4decyl glucoside

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Barrier Repair Gentle Hydrating Face Wash contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Barrier Repair Gentle Hydrating Face Wash with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Barrier Repair Gentle Hydrating Face Wash paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Barrier Repair Gentle Hydrating 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 Barrier Repair Gentle Hydrating Face Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Barrier Repair Gentle Hydrating Face Wash contains 3 flagged allergens and 0 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 Barrier Repair Gentle Hydrating Face Wash against your own profile.