Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis cleanser from Paula's Choice lists 23 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.
- Decyl glucosideKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
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
Full Ingredient List
23INCI (full list, INCI order): water, caprylic/capric triglyceride, decyl glucoside, glycerin, peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, ppg-20 methyl glucose ether, methyl gluceth-20, glyceryl stearate, stearyl alcohol, polyacrylamide, camellia oleifera leaf, chamomilla recutita flower extract, sapindus mukorossi peel extract, methyl glucose sesquistearate, c13-14 isoparaffin, laureth-7, xanthan gum, disodium edta, citric acid, caprylyl glycol, hexylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Frequently asked questions
Is Resist Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Resist Optimal Results Hydrating 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 Resist Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Resist Optimal Results Hydrating 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 Resist Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Resist Optimal Results Hydrating 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 Resist Optimal Results Hydrating Cleanser against your own profile.

