No7

Cleansing Balm 125ml

Name: No7 Cleansing Balm 125ml
Brand: No7

125ml

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingContains fragrance

Key ingredientsRetinol, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

OverallNo7's Cleansing Balm is a cleansing balm whose standout ingredients are retinol (anti-ageing) and panthenol (soothing). It contains added fragrance.

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Ingredient Analysis

16 of 17 ingredients identifiedContains fragrance

Key ingredients

Retinol Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

Full ingredient list (17) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Ethylhexyl palmitate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Cocos nucifera (Coconut) oil Rich plant emollients Generally gentle
Hydrogenated microcrystalline wax
Theobroma cacao (Cocoa) seed butter Rich plant emollients Generally gentle
PEG-20 glyceryl triisostearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Synthetic wax Structure & protection Generally gentle
Glyceryl stearate Emulsifier & emollient Generally gentle
Panthenol Soothing humectant Generally gentle
Vitis vinifera (Grape) seed oil Rich plant emollients Generally gentle
Parfum (Fragrance) Scent additive Potential irritant

Show the other 7 ingredients · 1 with a caution note

Tocopheryl acetate Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
Retinyl palmitate Cell turnover & anti-ageing Sensitive skin caution
Methylparaben Preservative Well studied
Ethylparaben Preservative Well studied
Isopropyl myristate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle

Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.

Common questions

Is No7 Cleansing Balm fragrance-free?

No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum (Fragrance)") is the 10th of 17 ingredients.

Does No7 Cleansing Balm contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed.

Is No7 Cleansing Balm safe for fungal acne?

It contains 8 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (ethylhexyl palmitate, peg-20 glyceryl triisostearate, glyceryl stearate); plant oils & butters (cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, theobroma cacao (cocoa) seed butter); and 3 more. How much they matter depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.