Olay
Total Effects Foaming Cleanser
Olay Total Effects Foaming Cleanser is free of Essential oils, Labelled fragrance allergens, Drying alcohol, Sulfates, Silicones, Parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 15-ingredient list. List checked 5 November 2026.
The catch: it contains Fragrance and Formaldehyde releasers.
- Contains: Fragrance
- 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
Niacinamide · Glycerin
Full ingredient list, decoded
15 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).
- 1Water
- 2Glycerin
- 3Myristic Acid
- 4Palmitic Acid
- 5Stearic Acid
- 6Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- 7Potassium Hydroxide
- 8Lauric Acid
- 9Polyquaternium-10
- 10DMDM HydantoinFormaldehyde releasers
- 11FragranceFragrance
- 12Pentasodium Pentetate
- 13Butylene Glycol
- 14Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
- 15Niacinamide
Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), retrieved 5 November 2026.
Every flag we check
- Fragrance: Fragrance (#11)
- Formaldehyde releasers: DMDM Hydantoin (#10)
Frequently asked questions
Is Olay Total Effects Foaming Cleanser fragrance-free?
No. Olay Total Effects Foaming Cleanser contains Fragrance.