Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser

NeutrogenaOil-Free Acne Wash Cream CleanserIngredients

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser is a product from Moisturizers category with 19 ingredients. Notable: Salicylic Acid, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Panthenol. The product is made by Neutrogena, from United States.

Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing and 9 more.

Organic score: 32% natural vs 68% chemical.

INCI

1
Salicylic Acid
Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative
2
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial agent, Antistatic agent, Biocide, Deodorant, Preservative, Surfactant
3
C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
Emollient
4
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient, Emulsifying agent, Emulsion stabilizer, Foam booster, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Cetyl Lactate
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
6
Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Antistatic agent, Hair conditioning
7
Disodium EDTA
Chelating agent, Viscosity controlling agent
8
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Glycolic Acid
BHA [1]: Salicylic Acid (2%)
Vitamins [1]: Panthenol
Softening 5: Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Glycerin, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
Soothing 3: Salicylic Acid (2%), Panthenol, Polysorbate-60
Moisturizing 2: Glycerin, Panthenol
Cleansing 2: Salicylic Acid (2%), Glycolic Acid

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Cetyl Alcohol
Contains chemical fragrances
Contains chemical fragrances
Fragrance
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Polysorbate-60

ECO Metrics

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

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 0
Glycerin#8Panthenol#11
Oily skin
Positive: 3Negative: 0
Salicylic Acid#1Glycolic Acid#9Menthol#10
Sensitive skin
Positive: 0Negative: 3
Salicylic Acid#1Glycolic Acid#9Menthol#10

Detailed view

Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash Cream Cleanser

#1Salicylic Acid

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antiacne agent, Antidandruff agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative
Cleansing
Acne fighting
Soothing
Antiseptic
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Salicylic Acid is an amazing component for oily skin. It’s a famous BHA that chemically exfoliates dead cells, kills bacteria, and prevents acne. It works as a strong pores cleanser. AHAs are not effective for removing sebum from pores, while BHAs are leaders in this space. Salicylic Acid also helps to shrink pores, remove acne scars and make skin tone even. Pay attention: concentration matters! This ingredient is rather aggressive. It can lead to irritation in high concentrations. If your skin has never seen this component before test the product first.

#2Benzalkonium Chloride

Origin: chemical
Role: Antimicrobial agent, Antistatic agent, Biocide, Deodorant, Preservative, Surfactant
EWG Rating [ 5 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

#3C12-15 Alkyl Lactate

Origin: chemical
Role: Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

#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.

#5Cetyl Lactate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]

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