Total Effects Foaming Cleanser

cleanser · 100 ml · Skincare

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, with niacinamide and glycerin. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Fragrance).

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 in Total Effects Foaming Cleanser

Niacinamide
Vitamin B3; helps with oil, redness, uneven tone and the barrier.
Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3Myristic AcidMyristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid from plant oils like coconut and palm kernel.…
4Palmitic AcidPalmitic Acid is a natural fatty acid found in palm oil, shea butter and animal fats.…
5Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
6Sodium Lauroyl SarcosinateSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a gentle cleansing agent, called a surfactant, that lifts…
7Potassium HydroxidePotassium Hydroxide is a strong alkali used to raise pH and help make soap from fatty…
8Lauric AcidLauric Acid is a saturated fatty acid from coconut and palm kernel oils. Its main job…
9Polyquaternium-10A plant-derived polymer, made from modified cellulose, that carries a positive charge…
10DMDM HydantoinDMDM hydantoin is a preservative that slowly releases small amounts of formaldehyde to…Formaldehyde releasers
11FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
12Pentasodium Pentetate
13Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
14Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
15NiacinamideNiacinamide is a form of vitamin B3 used in skincare and haircare to help with oil,…

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/4902430129411, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Fragrance (#11)
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	Contains	DMDM Hydantoin (#10)
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Olay Total Effects Foaming Cleanser fragrance-free?

No. Olay Total Effects Foaming Cleanser contains Fragrance (ingredient 11 of 15).

Does Olay Total Effects Foaming Cleanser contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

What is Olay Total Effects Foaming Cleanser good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, pregnancy and dry skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Niacinamide and Glycerin.