Clear & Defend 1% Salicylic Acid 2-In-1 Wash Mask INCI List & Ingredients | Neutrogena

Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This wash-off mask from Neutrogena lists 22 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens 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.

3 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Benzalkonium chloride · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzalkonium Chloride
Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
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: 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
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

Good for oily skinAcne fightingBrighteningReduces large poresHydratingReduces irritationScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

1
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
2
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): glycerin, kaolin, bentonite, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, ci 77891, trideceth-9, c12-15 alkyl lactate, salicylic acid, cetyl lactate, cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, menthol, cetyl alcohol, peg-5 ethylhexanoate, sodium chloride, xanthan gum, disodium edta, citric acid, sodium citrate, sodium hydroxide, chlorphenesin, benzalkonium chloride, parfum

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12cetyl alcohol21benzalkonium chloride 22parfum

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 Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.

Frequently asked questions

Does Clear & Defend 1% Salicylic Acid 2-In-1 Wash Mask 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 Clear & Defend 1% Salicylic Acid 2-In-1 Wash Mask with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Clear & Defend 1% Salicylic Acid 2-In-1 Wash Mask paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Clear & Defend 1% Salicylic Acid 2-In-1 Wash Mask'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 Clear & Defend 1% Salicylic Acid 2-In-1 Wash Mask suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Clear & Defend 1% Salicylic Acid 2-In-1 Wash Mask contains 3 flagged allergens 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 Clear & Defend 1% Salicylic Acid 2-In-1 Wash Mask against your own profile.