Face Calm + Restore Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser

cleanser · 150 ml · Skincare

Aveeno Face Calm + Restore Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 18-ingredient list, with glycerin and allantoin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: brands reformulate, so match this list to the one on your pack.

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Face Calm + Restore Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Allantoin
A soothing, softening ingredient.

Full ingredient list, decoded

18 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Helianthus Annuus Seed OilSunflower Seed Oil is a light plant oil pressed from the seeds of the sunflower. It…
3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4GluconolactoneGluconolactone is a mild, sugar-derived ingredient, the lactone form of gluconic acid,…
5Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
6PEG-100 Stearate
7SorbitolSorbitol is a sugar-like alcohol that works mainly as a humectant, drawing water into a…
8Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
9Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
10CarbomerA synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that thickens water-based products and keeps…
11Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
12PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor oilPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is a water-soluble emulsifier made from castor oil. Its…
13Avena Sativa Kernel (Oat) Oil
14LecithinLecithin is a natural mix of fatty substances called phospholipids, taken from plant or…
15Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
16p-Anisic Acidp-Anisic acid is a small organic acid related to benzoic acid, used in small amounts to…
17AllantoinAllantoin is a white crystalline powder that soothes and softens skin and is widely…
18ChlorphenesinChlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative that mainly keeps mold and yeast from growing…

Source: Aveeno product page, www.aveeno.co.uk/face/aveeno-face-exfoliating-cleanser, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Aveeno Face Calm + Restore Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser fragrance-free?

Yes. Aveeno Face Calm + Restore Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Aveeno Face Calm + Restore Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Aveeno Face Calm + Restore Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin and Allantoin.