Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis exfoliator from Summer Fridays lists 29 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 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.
- Sodium hydroxideStrong 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
Key Ingredients
- 1AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
- 2BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 3PHAGently exfoliates and hydrates with less irritation.
- 4AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 5ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
29INCI (full list, INCI order): water, butylene glycol, propanediol, 1, 2-hexanediol, gluconolactone, pentylene glycol, lactic acid, mandelic acid, panthenol, glycolic acid, betaine salicylate, houttuynia cordata extract, aloe barbadensis leaf water, cynanchum atratum extract, melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil, althaea rosea flower extract, glycerin, caffeine, betaine, allantoin, arginine, polyglyceryl-10 isostearate, ethylhexylglycerin, caprylyl glycol, polyglyceryl-10 oleate, sodium phytate, sodium hydroxide, c12-14 alketh-12
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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 Gentle Reset Daily Exfoliating Pads fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Gentle Reset Daily Exfoliating Pads'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 Gentle Reset Daily Exfoliating Pads paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Gentle Reset Daily Exfoliating Pads'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 Gentle Reset Daily Exfoliating Pads suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Gentle Reset Daily Exfoliating Pads contains 0 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 Gentle Reset Daily Exfoliating Pads against your own profile.

