sisley Gentle Cleansing Gel
sisley Sisley Gentle Cleansing Gel lists 26 ingredients on its label, 24 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Water/Eau
- Coco-Glucoside
- Glycerin
- Butylene Glycol
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Panthenol
- Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract
- Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract
- Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
- Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract
- Sodium Chloride
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Propanediol
- Citric Acid
- Disodium EDTA
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Fragrance
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sorbic Acid
- Geraniol
- Amyl Cinnamal
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Linalool
- Benzyl Benzoate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oilContains PEGContains fragrance
Formulation view Gentle cleanser using coco-glucoside and cocamidopropyl betaine for low irritation. Glycerin and butylene glycol provide hydration. Multiple resin extracts and althaea root aim to form a film and soothe. Suitable for low-irritation face washing. Formulator note: rich resin content requires monitoring individual sensitization risks.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Water/Eau
- CLEANSING
- Coco-Glucoside
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl BetainePanthenol
- FRAGRANCE
- Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract
- FILM FORMING
- Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract
Other ingredients
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose TrioleateAlthaea Officinalis Root ExtractCommiphora Abyssinica Resin ExtractSodium ChloridePEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilPropanediolCitric AcidDisodium EDTASodium HydroxideEthylhexylglycerinFragrancePhenoxyethanolSorbic AcidGeraniolAmyl CinnamalAlpha-Isomethyl IononeLinaloolBenzyl Benzoate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SMOOTHING, TONIC | — | Green |
| Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract | FILM FORMING, FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Althaea Officinalis Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sorbic Acid | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Amyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/67 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water/Eau
- Water as base solvent; no irritation, but requires preservatives to prevent microbial growth.
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Trioleate
- Not decoded yet
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Boswellia Carterii Resin Extract
- Frankincense resin extract for fragrance and skin care; monitor for resin allergy cases
- Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract
- Benzoin resin extract acting as film former and fragrance; resin components may cause sensitization, check allergen 26 labeling
- Althaea Officinalis Root Extract
- Marshmallow root extract rich in polysaccharides; forms a protective film for moisturizing and soothing skin conditioning.
- Commiphora Abyssinica Resin Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sorbic Acid
- Preservative effective at low pH, often combined with sorbate salts; check regulatory limits
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Amyl Cinnamal
- Fragrance ingredient restricted in the EU; usage limits apply to minimize allergic contact dermatitis risk.
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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