Resist Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser

Resist Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser

2.7
29ingredients
CleanserPaula's Choice

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Reef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeVeganOil-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This cleanser from Paula's Choice lists 29 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
  • Acrylates copolymer · nail_product · mediumKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
  • 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.

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 irritationAnti-agingScar healingBrighteningRedness reducing

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    CeramidesLocks in moisture and supports skin barrier.
  • 2
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.

Full Ingredient List

29

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium lauroamphoacetate, sodium cocoyl isethionate, stearic acid, glycerin, glycol distearate, helianthus annuus seed oil, acrylates copolymer, cetearyl alcohol, sodium hyaluronate, ceramide np, ceramide ap, ceramide eop, phytosphingosine, phospholipids, sphingolipids, lecithin, arginine, cholesterol, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, disodium edta, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauroyl lactylate, xanthan gum, carbomer, hexylene glycol, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol

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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 DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is Resist Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Resist Perfectly Balanced Foaming 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 Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Resist Perfectly Balanced Foaming 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 Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Resist Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser 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 Resist Perfectly Balanced Foaming Cleanser against your own profile.