Skin Recovery Softening Cream Cleanser

Skin Recovery Softening Cream Cleanser

5.0
21ingredients
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 21 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
  • Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
  • 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 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

HydratingReduces irritationRedness reducingBarrier repairAnti-agingScar healingDark spots

Full Ingredient List

21

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, hydrogenated polydecene, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, glycine soja oil, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, polysorbate 80, laureth-4, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, cocamidopropyl betaine, chamomilla recutita flower extract, beta-glucan, paraffinum liquidum, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, butylene glycol, disodium edta, sodium hydroxide, hexylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, ethylhexylglycerin, phenoxyethanol, chlorphenesin

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9cocamidopropyl betaine

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • 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 Skin Recovery Softening Cream Cleanser fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Skin Recovery Softening Cream 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 Skin Recovery Softening Cream Cleanser paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Skin Recovery Softening Cream 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 Skin Recovery Softening Cream Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Skin Recovery Softening Cream 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 Skin Recovery Softening Cream Cleanser against your own profile.