Advanced Acne Serum

Advanced Acne Serum

18ingredients
ExfoliatorNeutrogena

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safeVeganCruelty-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-free

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This exfoliator from Neutrogena lists 18 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
  • 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, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

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

Benefits

BrighteningReduces large poresAnti-agingGood for oily skinScar healingAcne fightingDark spotsSkin textureHydrating

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 2
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 3
    PHAGently exfoliates and hydrates with less irritation.
  • 4
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

18

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycolic acid, propylene glycol, dimethicone, mandelic acid, gluconolactone, sodium hydroxide, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, salicylic acid, dimethicone crosspolymer, disodium edta, dipropylene glycol, ethyl linalool, methyldihydrojasmonate, methyl anthranilate, 3-hexenol

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3propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Advanced Acne Serum fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Advanced Acne Serum'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.

Is Advanced Acne Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Advanced Acne Serum's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Advanced Acne Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Advanced Acne Serum contains 1 flagged allergen and 1 irritant (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 Advanced Acne Serum against your own profile.