Glucoside Foaming Cleanser INCI List & Ingredients | The Ordinary

Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This cleanser from The Ordinary lists 8 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula

Benzyl alcohol · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
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 sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
People prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

How common are allergens in cleansers? See our data on the whole category →

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

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Benefits

Anti-agingHydratingScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

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

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, decyl glucoside, coco-glucoside, xanthan gum, tocopherol, phytic acid, benzyl alcohol, ethylhexylglycerin

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2decyl glucoside

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.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Is Glucoside Foaming Cleanser fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Glucoside Foaming 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 Glucoside Foaming Cleanser paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Glucoside Foaming 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 Glucoside Foaming Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Glucoside Foaming Cleanser contains 2 flagged allergens 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 Glucoside Foaming Cleanser against your own profile.