Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis cleanser from Minimalist lists 26 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- 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, 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.
- 2AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 3ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
26INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, cocamidopropyl betaine, propanediol, glycolic acid, sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate, xylitylglucoside, anhydroxylitol, xylitol, peg-150 pentaerythrityl tetrastearate, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, thioctic acid, betaine, pentylene glycol, panthenol, allantoin, sodium pca, coco-glucoside, glyceryl oleate, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, lactic acid, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alpha Lipoic + Glycolic 07% Cleanser fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Alpha Lipoic + Glycolic 07% 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 Alpha Lipoic + Glycolic 07% Cleanser paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Alpha Lipoic + Glycolic 07% 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 Alpha Lipoic + Glycolic 07% Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Alpha Lipoic + Glycolic 07% Cleanser contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Alpha Lipoic + Glycolic 07% Cleanser against your own profile.

