1% Salicylic Acid Clearly Gentle Gel Face Wash

1% Salicylic Acid Clearly Gentle Gel Face Wash

25ingredients
CleanserPlum Goodness

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This cleanser from Plum Goodness lists 25 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • 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: 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

HydratingBarrier repairReduces irritationBrighteningRedness reducingScar healingAcne fightingGood for oily skinReduces large poresDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.

Full Ingredient List

25

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, cocamidopropyl betaine, disodium cocoyl glutamate, glycerin, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, betaine, disodium cocoamphodiacetate, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, salicylic acid, xylitol, sorbitol, vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, saccharum officinarum extract, citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, citrus limon fruit extract, acer saccharum extract, peg-7 glyceryl cocoate, sodium lactate, sodium hydroxide, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, parfum, panthenol, sodium gluconate

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2cocamidopropyl betaine23parfum

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Does 1% Salicylic Acid Clearly Gentle Gel Face Wash contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat 1% Salicylic Acid Clearly Gentle Gel Face Wash with caution and patch test before full use.

Is 1% Salicylic Acid Clearly Gentle Gel Face Wash paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in 1% Salicylic Acid Clearly Gentle Gel 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 1% Salicylic Acid Clearly Gentle Gel Face Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. 1% Salicylic Acid Clearly Gentle Gel Face Wash contains 2 flagged allergens 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 1% Salicylic Acid Clearly Gentle Gel Face Wash against your own profile.