Clear & Defend+ Daily Serum

Clear & Defend+ Daily Serum

4.0
16ingredients
SerumNeutrogena

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This serum from Neutrogena lists 16 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

16

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, propylene glycol, glycolic acid, dimethicone, sodium hydroxide, mandelic acid, gluconolactone, neopentyl glycol diheptanoate, hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, salicylic acid, t-butyl alcohol, dimethicone crosspolymer, polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, polysorbate 60, sorbitan isostearate, disodium edta

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2propylene glycol

Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Clear & Defend+ Daily Serum fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Clear & Defend+ Daily 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 Clear & Defend+ Daily Serum paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Clear & Defend+ Daily 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 Clear & Defend+ Daily Serum suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Clear & Defend+ Daily 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 Clear & Defend+ Daily Serum against your own profile.