Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis cleanser from Neutrogena lists 20 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
- 1AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
Full Ingredient List
20INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, oleic acid, coconut acid, sodium hydroxide, triethanolamine, sodium trideceth sulfate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium chloride, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, sodium cocoamphoacetate, citric acid, caprylyl glycol, trisodium hedta, phenoxyethanol, bht, hexylene glycol, ci 19140, ci 17200, ci 42090
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pure Mild Facial Cleanser fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Pure Mild Facial 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 Pure Mild Facial Cleanser paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Pure Mild Facial 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 Pure Mild Facial Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Pure Mild Facial 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 Pure Mild Facial Cleanser against your own profile.

