Allergen & irritant analysis
1 flaggedThis exfoliator from Neutrogena lists 13 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 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.
- Sodium hydroxideStrong 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
Key Ingredients
- 1AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
- 2ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
13INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, glycolic acid, butylene glycol, polysorbate 20, sodium hydroxide, citric acid, sodium benzoate, panthenol, c12-15 alkyl lactate, cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, disodium edta, sodium chloride
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Frequently asked questions
Is Clear & Defend+ Liquid Exfoliant With AHA + Panthenol fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Clear & Defend+ Liquid Exfoliant With AHA + Panthenol'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+ Liquid Exfoliant With AHA + Panthenol paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Clear & Defend+ Liquid Exfoliant With AHA + Panthenol'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+ Liquid Exfoliant With AHA + Panthenol suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Clear & Defend+ Liquid Exfoliant With AHA + Panthenol contains 0 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+ Liquid Exfoliant With AHA + Panthenol against your own profile.