Neutrogena Clear & Defend

NeutrogenaClear & DefendIngredients

Neutrogena Clear & Defend is a product from Uncategorized category with 34 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Salicylic Acid, Tocopherol. The product is made by Neutrogena, from United States.

Clear & Defend provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening and 14 more.

Organic score: 21% natural vs 76% chemical.

INCI

1
"aqua
2
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
3
Propylene Glycol
Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
4
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
5
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient
6
Glyceryl Stearate SE
Emulsifying agent, Surfactant
7
PEG-100 Stearate
Cleansing agent, Surfactant
8
Stearyl Alcohol
Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent

All the Positive

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BHA [1]: Salicylic Acid
Antioxidants [2]: Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol
Softening 9: Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Propylene Glycol Isostearate, Stearic Acid
Moisturizing 7: Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Propylene Glycol Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Carbomer
Antiseptic 4: Salicylic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylparaben
Soothing 3: Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Salicylic Acid, Menthyl Lactate

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Stearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Risk of allergy
Risk of allergy
Benzyl Alcohol
Contains chemical fragrances
Contains chemical fragrances
Fragrance
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
PEG-100 Stearate, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid
Parabens
Parabens
3 components
Ethylparaben#30
Methylparaben#31
Propylparaben#32
Silicones
Silicones
1 component
Dimethicone#17
PEG
PEG
1 component
PEG-100 Stearate#7

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
No
Reef friendly
No
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 6Negative: 0
Glycerin#2Propylene Glycol#3Stearyl Alcohol#8Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#12Palmitic Acid#20Tocopherol#27
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 3
Salicylic Acid#14Glyceryl Stearate SE#6Propylene Glycol Isostearate#18Stearic Acid#21
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract#11Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract#12Salicylic Acid#14

Detailed view

Neutrogena Clear & Defend

#1"aqua

Origin: No information
Role: No information

#2Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#3Propylene Glycol

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
EWG Rating [ 3 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Propylene Glycol is a useful componet with many positive effects. It’s a very good moisturizer. It helps to deliver ingredients into deeper layers of the skin. It creates a protective layer on the skin preventing water loss. The component is researched very well and doesn’t have notable side effects. It’s used even for making food.

#4Cetyl Alcohol

Origin: natural
Role: Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
Softening
Comedogenic rating [ 2 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

Cetyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol. It’s responsible for making your skin soft and improving product thickness. It makes the product easier to apply and feel richer. Though it contains the word “Alcohol” in its title, the component doesn’t belong to harmful alcohols. That’s why a product with this component can still be marked as Alcohol-free. Usually, manufacturers receive this component from coconut or palm oil.

#5C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antimicrobial agent, Emollient
Cleansing
Softening
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is mostly used as formulation component. It gives the product a soft and silky but non-greasy feeling. As for the skin benefits, it's an emollient – it makes the skin softer and more hydrated. It also helps to kill bacteria and increase the product’s shelf life.

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