Pure Active Acne & Oil Clearing Foam

Pure Active Acne & Oil Clearing Foam

16ingredients
CleanserGarnier

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganFragrance-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This cleanser from Garnier lists 16 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Methylisothiazolinone · preservative · highKnown allergen (preservative): Methylisothiazolinone
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • 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, formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones).

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

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
  • 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

Acne fightingBrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large poresHydratingScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 2
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

16

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, myristic acid, palmitic acid, stearic acid, potassium hydroxide, lauric acid, glyceryl distearate, glyceryl stearate, kaolin, methylisothiazolinone, peg-14m, salicylic acid, tetrasodium edta, vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, parfum

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11methylisothiazolinone16parfum

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Pure Active Acne & Oil Clearing Foam contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Pure Active Acne & Oil Clearing Foam with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Pure Active Acne & Oil Clearing Foam paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Pure Active Acne & Oil Clearing Foam'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 Pure Active Acne & Oil Clearing Foam suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Pure Active Acne & Oil Clearing Foam contains 2 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 Pure Active Acne & Oil Clearing Foam against your own profile.