Gentle Touch Makeup Remover

Gentle Touch Makeup Remover

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5.0
18ingredients
Makeup RemoverPaula's Choice

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

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Oil-freeCruelty-freeSulfate-freeFungal-acne-safeVeganReef-safeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-free
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Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This makeup remover from Paula's Choice lists 18 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

3 known allergens in this formula
  • Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
  • Benzalkonium chloride · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzalkonium Chloride
  • Benzyl alcohol · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol

Not detected: added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: parabens.

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

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

How common are allergens in makeup removers? See our data on the whole category →

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

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Benefits

HydratingReduces irritationRedness reducingBarrier repairScar healingBrighteningDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

18

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cyclotetrasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, isohexadecane, butylene glycol, glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, bisabolol, camellia oleifera leaf extract, poloxamer 184, sodium dehydroacetate, allantoin, glycyrrhetinic acid, sodium chloride, disodium edta, methylparaben, benzalkonium chloride, benzyl alcohol

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16methylparaben17benzalkonium chloride

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gentle Touch Makeup Remover fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Gentle Touch Makeup Remover'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.

Does Gentle Touch Makeup Remover contain parabens?

Yes, Gentle Touch Makeup Remover's INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.

Is Gentle Touch Makeup Remover suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Gentle Touch Makeup Remover contains 3 flagged allergens 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 Gentle Touch Makeup Remover against your own profile.