Allergen & irritant analysis
3 flaggedThis cleanser from Garnier lists 18 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Sodium laureth sulfateKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
- 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: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Contains: SLS / SLES sulfates.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- 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
Key Ingredients
- 1AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
- 2CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
Full Ingredient List
18INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, peg-200 hydrogenated glyceryl palmate, coco-betaine, sodium laureth sulfate, polysorbate 20, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, citric acid, cocamide mea, peg-55 propylene glycol oleate, polyquaternium-11, ppg-5-ceteth-20, propylene glycol, sodium benzoate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, vitis vinifera, ceramide ap
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
Frequently asked questions
Is SkinActive Micellar Foaming Cleanser fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in SkinActive Micellar Foaming Cleanser'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 SkinActive Micellar Foaming Cleanser paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in SkinActive Micellar Foaming Cleanser'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 SkinActive Micellar Foaming Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. SkinActive Micellar Foaming Cleanser 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 SkinActive Micellar Foaming Cleanser against your own profile.

