Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant

Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant

1.0
15ingredients
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-freeFungal-acne-safeVegan

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This exfoliator from Paula's Choice lists 15 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
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
  • 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 irritationRedness reducingScar healingAcne fightingAnti-agingBrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large poresDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 2
    Hyaluronic AcidHydrates by attracting and holding water.
  • 3
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

15

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycolic acid, sodium hydroxide, chamomilla recutita flower extract, aloe ferox leaf juice extract, camellia oleifera leaf extract, sodium hyaluronate, panthenol, sodium pca, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, hydroxyethylcellulose, polyquaternium-10, phenoxyethanol, sodium benzoate

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10propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant'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 Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant'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 Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant 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 Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant against your own profile.