Blackhead Eliminating 0.5 % Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner

Blackhead Eliminating 0.5 % Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner

3.0
9ingredients
TonerNeutrogena

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safeVeganAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeFragrance-free

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This toner from Neutrogena lists 9 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No 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
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.

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

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

  • People with fragrance allergy or fragrance-sensitive skin

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

Benefits

BrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large poresScar healingAcne fightingHydratingSkin textureBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 2
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.

Full Ingredient List

9

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, alcohol denat., ppg-5-ceteth-20, glycerin, citric acid, salicylic acid, menthyl lactate, sodium citrate, parfum

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2alcohol denat.9parfum

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.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Blackhead Eliminating 0.5 % Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: parfum. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Blackhead Eliminating 0.5 % Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Blackhead Eliminating 0.5 % Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Blackhead Eliminating 0.5 % Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner'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 Blackhead Eliminating 0.5 % Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Blackhead Eliminating 0.5 % Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner 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 Blackhead Eliminating 0.5 % Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner against your own profile.