Is Paula S Choice 2% BHA Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant Gluten-Free Safe?
No concerns flagged Standard: Gluten-Free
Free of flagged ingredients
0 of 32 flagged (0 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 10.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 10.0/10
Formulation Analysis: Why This Product Passes
The Gluten-Free standard screens for wheat, barley, rye, and oat protein fractions relevant to celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis.
Across all 32 verified INCI ingredients in Paula S Choice 2% BHA Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant, zero matches were detected against the 6 screened triggers under this standard. Consequently, this formulation earns a verdict of Free of flagged ingredients with a score of 10.0/10 (No concerns flagged).
Complete INCI formulation (32 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Gluten-Free |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aqua | Pass |
| 2 | Butylene | Pass |
| 3 | Glycol | Pass |
| 4 | Cetyl | Pass |
| 5 | Alcohol | Pass |
| 6 | PPG-14 | Pass |
| 7 | Butyl Ether | Pass |
| 8 | Salicylic Acid | Pass |
| 9 | Dimethicone | Pass |
| 10 | Tocopheryl Acetate | Pass |
| 11 | Chamomilla Recutita (Matrucaria) Flower Extract | Pass |
| 12 | Epilobium Angustifolium (Willow Herb) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract | Pass |
| 13 | Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract | Pass |
| 14 | Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract | Pass |
| 15 | Bisabolol | Pass |
| 16 | Allantoin | Pass |
| 17 | Cyclopentasiloxane | Pass |
| 18 | Cyclohexasiloxane | Pass |
| 19 | Dimethiconol | Pass |
| 20 | PEG-40 Stearate | Pass |
| 21 | Sorbitan Stearate | Pass |
| 22 | Polysorbate 20 | Pass |
| 23 | PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer | Pass |
| 24 | Polyacrylamide | Pass |
| 25 | C13-14 Isoparrafin | Pass |
| 26 | Laureth-7 | Pass |
| 27 | Disodium EDTA | Pass |
| 28 | Sodium Hydroxide | Pass |
| 29 | Hexylene Glycol | Pass |
| 30 | Caprylyl Glycol | Pass |
| 31 | Ethyhexylglycerin | Pass |
| 32 | Phenoxyethanol | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Skincare options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Gluten-Free flags:
Other safety checks for 2% BHA Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant
Pregnancy & Lactation 8.5/10 Fungal Acne (Malassezia) 7.0/10 Non-Comedogenic 10.0/10 Silicone-Free 1.0/10 Fragrance-Free 10.0/10 Paraben-Free 10.0/10 Alcohol-Free 10.0/10 Vegan & Cruelty-Free 10.0/10 Rosacea & Eczema-Safe 10.0/10 Malassezia Yeast Free 7.0/10 Nut-Allergy Safe 10.0/10 Phthalate-Free 10.0/10
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
0655439007962(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
- Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.