Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant

Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant

2.7
26ingredients
ExfoliatorPaula's Choice

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This exfoliator from Paula's Choice lists 26 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 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 irritant
  • 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

HydratingReduces irritationBarrier repairScar healingBrighteningRedness reducingAcne fightingAnti-agingGood for oily skinReduces large poresDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 2
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 3
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

26

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, methylpropanediol, dicaprylyl carbonate, c15-19 alkane, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, salicylic acid, propanediol, inulin, caprylyl glycol, allantoin, tocopherol, sodium hydroxide, ethylhexylglycerin, hexylene glycol, sorbitan isostearate, alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, glycerin, laminaria digitata extract, albatrellus confluens extract, glycine soja oil, opuntia ficus-indica stem extract, galactoarabinan, citric acid, schizophyllan, maltodextrin, phenoxyethanol

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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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin 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 Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin 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 Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant contains 0 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 Calm 1% BHA Sensitive Skin Exfoliant against your own profile.