Pure Active Intensive Daily Exfoliation Scrub Spots & Blackheads

Pure Active Intensive Daily Exfoliation Scrub Spots & Blackheads

2.0
35ingredients
CleanserGarnier

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSilicone-freeVeganOil-freeAlcohol-freeSulfate-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This cleanser from Garnier lists 35 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
  • Sodium laureth sulfate · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
  • 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.

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

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

HydratingAcne fightingBrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large poresBarrier repairScar healingDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
  • 2
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 3
    ZincHelps control oil and supports healing.

Full Ingredient List

35

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, cetyl alcohol, stearic acid, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, sodium laureth sulfate, palmitic acid, steareth-21, perlite, salicylic acid, coco-betaine, ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, capryloyl salicylic acid, ci 19140, ci 42090, ci 77007, copper pca, hydrogenated castor oil, hydrogenated jojoba oil, menthol, myristic acid, myristyl alcohol, pentasodium ethylenediamine tetramethylene phosphonate, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, silica, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, sorbitol, stearyl alcohol, t-butyl alcohol, tetrasodium edta, vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, zinc gluconate, parfum

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3cetyl alcohol6sodium laureth sulfate25propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Pure Active Intensive Daily Exfoliation Scrub Spots & Blackheads 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 Intensive Daily Exfoliation Scrub Spots & Blackheads with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Pure Active Intensive Daily Exfoliation Scrub Spots & Blackheads paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Pure Active Intensive Daily Exfoliation Scrub Spots & Blackheads'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 Intensive Daily Exfoliation Scrub Spots & Blackheads suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Pure Active Intensive Daily Exfoliation Scrub Spots & Blackheads contains 4 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 Intensive Daily Exfoliation Scrub Spots & Blackheads against your own profile.