2% Salicylic Acid Acne Clearing Pads

2% Salicylic Acid Acne Clearing Pads

19ingredients
Facial TreatmentFirst Aid Beauty

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
VeganReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeOil-freeFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This facial treatment from First Aid Beauty lists 19 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula
2 known irritants
  • Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil · plant · mediumKnown allergen (plant): Essential Oils
  • 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.
  • Salix nigra bark extract · activeCan be irritating or cause mild peeling for some sensitive individuals due to its natural salicylic acid content, especially at higher concentrations.

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

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

  • People with plant or Compositae (daisy-family) allergy

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

Benefits

HydratingGood for oily skinAcne fightingBrighteningReduces large poresScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

19

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, polysorbate 80, phenoxyethanol, sodium hydroxide, sodium citrate, kaolin, salix nigra bark extract, rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, butylene glycol, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, glycerin, melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, capryloyl glycine, hexylene glycol, epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract, enantia chlorantha bark extract, citric acid, oleanolic acid

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Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Clearing Pads fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Clearing Pads'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.

Is 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Clearing Pads paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Clearing Pads'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 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Clearing Pads suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Clearing Pads contains 1 flagged allergen 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 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Clearing Pads against your own profile.