Daily Pore-Refining Treatment With 2% BHA

Daily Pore-Refining Treatment With 2% BHA

5.0
26ingredients
ExfoliatorPaula'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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This exfoliator from Paula's Choice lists 26 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
  • Sodium metabisulfite · preservative · lowKnown allergen (preservative): Sodium Metabisulfite
  • 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.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)

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 healingAnti-agingBrighteningAcne fightingGood for oily skinReduces large poresDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    PeptidesSupports skin hydration and improves firmness.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 3
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 4
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

26

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, dipropylene glycol, salicylic acid, pentylene glycol, butylene glycol, polysorbate 20, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, nordihydroguaiaretic acid, oleanolic acid, sodium hyaluronate, allantoin, trehalose, panthenol, glycerin, peg-60 almond glycerides, sodium metabisulfite, peg/ppg-17/6 copolymer, methyl gluceth-20, bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, glycereth-26, sodium hydroxide, carbomer, disodium edta, caprylyl glycol

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18sodium metabisulfite

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Daily Pore-Refining Treatment With 2% BHA fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Daily Pore-Refining Treatment With 2% BHA'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 Daily Pore-Refining Treatment With 2% BHA paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Daily Pore-Refining Treatment With 2% BHA'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 Daily Pore-Refining Treatment With 2% BHA suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Daily Pore-Refining Treatment With 2% BHA 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 Daily Pore-Refining Treatment With 2% BHA against your own profile.