8% AHA Lotion Exfoliant

8% AHA Lotion Exfoliant

3.3
35ingredients
ExfoliatorPaula's Choice

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This exfoliator from Paula's Choice lists 35 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.

1 known allergen in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
  • 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: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingBarrier repairReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingDark spotsAnti-agingBrighteningAcne fightingGood for oily skinReduces large poresSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 3
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 4
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

35

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycolic acid, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, sodium hydroxide, beheneth-5, dimethicone, neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, polyglyceryl-3 stearate, behenyl alcohol, undecane, arachidyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, phospholipids, allantoin, tocopheryl acetate, chamomilla recutita flower extract, helianthus annuus seed oil, bisabolol, arctium lappa seed oil, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, panthenol, sodium acrylates copolymer, tridecane, hydrogenated polydecene, sclerotium gum, polyglyceryl-10 stearate, disodium edta, tocopherol, chlorphenesin, benzoic acid, sorbic acid, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol

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14cetyl alcohol

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is 8% AHA Lotion Exfoliant fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 8% AHA Lotion Exfoliant'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 8% AHA Lotion Exfoliant paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in 8% AHA Lotion Exfoliant'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 8% AHA Lotion Exfoliant suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. 8% AHA Lotion Exfoliant 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 8% AHA Lotion Exfoliant against your own profile.