Face Calm + Restore Gentle PHA Exfoliating Cleanser

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

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

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