The Unscrub

The Unscrub

4.0
23ingredients
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-freeVeganFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This exfoliator 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.

1 known allergen in this formula
  • Decyl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown 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

HydratingBarrier repairBrighteningReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healing

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
  • 2
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

23

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, jojoba esters, caprylic/capric triglyceride, glycerin, peg-20 methyl glucose sesquistearate, methyl glucose sesquistearate, tocopheryl acetate, decyl glucoside, ppg-20 methyl glucose ether, glyceryl stearate, stearyl alcohol, polyacrylamide, sapindus mukorossi peel extract, chamomilla recutita flower extract, camellia oleifera leaf extract, xanthan gum, c13-14 isoparaffin, caprylyl glycol, citric acid, disodium edta, laureth-7, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin

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8decyl glucoside

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 The Unscrub fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in The Unscrub'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 The Unscrub paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in The Unscrub'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 The Unscrub suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. The Unscrub 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 The Unscrub against your own profile.