Allergen & irritant analysis
This moisturizer from Paula's Choice lists 35 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis found no commonly-flagged contact allergens or irritants in the INCI list — though no formula is universally safe. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
No commonly-flagged contact allergens or irritants were detected in the listed ingredients — though no formula is universally safe.
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
Key Ingredients
- 1CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
- 2NiacinamideStrengthens, smooths, and brightens skin.
- 3Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
- 4PeptidesSupports skin hydration and improves firmness.
Full Ingredient List
35INCI (full list, INCI order): water, ethyl macadamiate, glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, propanediol, triethylhexanoin, sodium acrylates copolymer, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, glycyrrhiza glabra root, hydrolyzed pumpkin seedcake, vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, euterpe oleracea fruit extract, prunus serotina fruit extract, niacinamide, tripeptide-29, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, sodium hyaluronate, phytosphingosine, cholesterol, panthenol, sodium pca, adenosine, lecithin, arginine, sodium lauroyl lactylate, sodium gluconate, citric acid, isohexadecane, xanthan gum, carbomer, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin
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Potential Concerns
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Clear Oil-Free Moisturizer fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Clear Oil-Free Moisturizer'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 Clear Oil-Free Moisturizer paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Clear Oil-Free Moisturizer'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 Clear Oil-Free Moisturizer suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
No commonly-flagged allergens or irritants were detected in Clear Oil-Free Moisturizer, which is encouraging for reactive skin — but "no known flags" isn't the same as "safe for everyone." Patch test before full use, and check it against your own allergen profile on AllerNote.

