Is Paula S Choice 2% BHA Body Smoothing Spot Exfoliant Silicone-Free Safe?
High concern Standard: Silicone-Free
Fails standards
4 of 32 flagged (4 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 1.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 1.0/10
Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (4)
The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Silicone-Free standards:
Dimethicone HIGH Concern
Linear polydimethylsiloxane polymer forming a breathable hydrophobic surface barrier film.
Citation: CIR Panel. Safety Assessment of Dimethicone and Related Siloxane Polymers. Int J Toxicol. 2003;22(Suppl 2):11-35.
Cyclopentasiloxane HIGH Concern
Cyclic siloxane fluid regulated under EU REACH Annex XVII due to bioaccumulation in aquatic environments.
Citation: SCCS. Opinion on Decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) in cosmetic products, SCCS/1549/15.
Cyclohexasiloxane HIGH Concern
Cyclic siloxane D6 compound monitored under environmental persistence guidelines.
Citation: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). SVHC Identification Candidate List for D6 Siloxane (CAS 540-97-6).
Dimethiconol HIGH Concern
Hydroxyl-terminated dimethyl silicone fluid.
Citation: Becker LC, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, et al. Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Crosspolymers as Used in Cosmetics. Int J Toxicol. 2014;33(2 Suppl):65S-115S.
Complete INCI formulation (32 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Silicone-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 | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 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 | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 18 | Cyclohexasiloxane | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 19 | Dimethiconol | Flagged (HIGH) |
| 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 Silicone-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 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 Gluten-Free 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
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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.