Calm Ultra-Gentle Cleanser

Calm Ultra-Gentle Cleanser

3.6
17ingredients
CleanserPaula's Choice

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganFungal-acne-safe

Is this product safe for your allergens?

Check My Allergies — Free

Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This cleanser from Paula's Choice lists 17 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen 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

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

HydratingBarrier repairBrighteningReduces irritationScar healing

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

17

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium cocoyl glutamate, glycerin, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium laurylglucosides hydroxypropylsulfonate, cellulose gum, coco-caprylate/caprate, hydroxyacetophenone, inulin, xanthan gum, ethylhexylglycerin, sodium phytate, cellulose, fructose, glucose, phenoxyethanol

Tap any ingredient to see details

5cocamidopropyl betaine

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 Calm Ultra-Gentle Cleanser fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Calm Ultra-Gentle 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 Calm Ultra-Gentle Cleanser paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Calm Ultra-Gentle 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 Calm Ultra-Gentle Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Calm Ultra-Gentle Cleanser contains 1 flagged allergen and 0 irritants (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 Ultra-Gentle Cleanser against your own profile.