Oat Cleansing Balm

cleanser · 150 ml · Skincare

The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm 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 vitamin c and vitamin e. 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 Oat Cleansing Balm

Vitamin C
An antioxidant that brightens and evens tone.
Vitamin E
An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
2PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate
3Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Oil
4Cera MicrocristallinaCera Microcristallina is a fine-grained wax refined from petroleum. It thickens…Mineral oil & petrolatum
5Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax
6Sorbitan OlivateSorbitan Olivate is a plant-derived emulsifier made from sorbitol and olive oil fatty…
7Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
8Polyglyceryl-6 Caprylate
9Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate
10Jojoba Esters
11PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
12Aqua (Water)Aqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
13Hippophae Rhamnoides (Seaberry) Fruit Oil
14TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
15Polyglycerin-3
16Acacia Decurrens (Early Green Wattle) Flower Wax
17Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil
18Ascorbyl PalmitateA fat-soluble form of vitamin C that acts as an antioxidant and is used to brighten and…

Source: The Inkey List product page, uk.theinkeylist.com/products/oat-cleansing-balm-150ml, 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	Contains	Cera Microcristallina (#4)
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm fragrance-free?

Yes. The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

What is The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm 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: Vitamin C and Vitamin E.