0.1% Adapalene Gel Acne Treatment

0.1% Adapalene Gel Acne Treatment

1.0
8ingredients
Facial TreatmentNeutrogena

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeAlcohol-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safeVeganReef-safeCruelty-freeParaben-free

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Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This facial treatment from Neutrogena lists 8 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants in the INCI list. No added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

2 known allergens in this formula
2 known irritants
  • Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
  • Hydrochloric acid · otherHighly corrosive and irritating in concentrated forms. In cosmetic formulations, it is used in very low concentrations to adjust pH.
  • Sodium hydroxide · otherStrong alkaline substance that can be highly corrosive and irritating in high concentrations; used safely in cosmetics only in neutralized, low concentrations for pH adjustment.

Not detected: added fragrance, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: parabens.

Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:

  • People sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

Acne fightingAnti-agingHydratingGood for oily skinReduces large poresScar healingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.

Full Ingredient List

8

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: adapalene 0.1% inactive ingredients: carbomer, disodium edta, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, propylene glycol, water, hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide

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3methylparaben5propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

Frequently asked questions

Is 0.1% Adapalene Gel Acne Treatment fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in 0.1% Adapalene Gel Acne Treatment's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Does 0.1% Adapalene Gel Acne Treatment contain parabens?

Yes, 0.1% Adapalene Gel Acne Treatment's INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.

Is 0.1% Adapalene Gel Acne Treatment suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. 0.1% Adapalene Gel Acne Treatment contains 2 flagged allergens and 2 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check 0.1% Adapalene Gel Acne Treatment against your own profile.