Allergen & irritant analysis
4 flaggedThis cleanser from Pilgrim lists 30 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. That includes 2 EU-labelled fragrance allergens (rosa damascena flower oil, citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Decyl glucosideKnown allergen (surfactant): Decyl Glucoside
- Cocamidopropyl betaineKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Rosa damascena flower oilContains potential sensitizers (e.g., geraniol, citronellol, eugenol) and is a known fragrance allergen.
- Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilContains potential sensitizers (e.g., limonene, linalool) and is a known fragrance allergen. Unpurified versions can be phototoxic.
Not detected: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin
- 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
30INCI (full list, INCI order): water, decyl glucoside, cocamidopropyl betaine, glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, actinidia chinensis fruit extract, citrus grandis fruit extract, pyrus malus fruit extract, sodium pca, betaine, heptyl glucoside, polyquaternium-39, caprylyl/capryl glucoside, sodium cocoyl amino acids, fructosyl cocoate/olivate, sodium peg-7 olive oil carboxylate, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, panthenol, saccharide isomerate, citric acid, sodium citrate, squalane, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, hydrogenated castor oil, sodium gluconate, rosa damascena flower oil, polianthes tuberosa flower extract, citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil
Tap any ingredient to see details
Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Does Squalane Foaming Face Wash contain fragrance allergens?
Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 2 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: rosa damascena flower oil, citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Squalane Foaming Face Wash with caution and patch test before full use.
Is Squalane Foaming Face Wash paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Squalane Foaming Face Wash'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 Squalane Foaming Face Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Squalane Foaming Face Wash contains 2 flagged allergens and 2 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 Squalane Foaming Face Wash against your own profile.

