Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser

Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser

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34ingredients
MoisturizerNeutrogena

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

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Oil-freeSulfate-freeVeganReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe
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Allergen & irritant analysis

10 flagged

This moisturizer from Neutrogena lists 34 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 9 known contact allergens and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (parfum). No MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

9 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix II
  • Benzalkonium chloride · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzalkonium Chloride
  • Methylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Methylparaben
  • Propylparaben · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Propylparaben
  • Phenoxyethanol · irritant · mediumKnown allergen (irritant): Phenoxyethanol
  • Benzyl alcohol · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzyl Alcohol
  • Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
  • Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
  • Ethylparaben · preservative · lowKnown allergen (preservative): Ethylparaben
  • 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: MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates. Contains: added fragrance, parabens.

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)

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

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Benefits

HydratingBrighteningReduces irritationRedness reducingAcne fightingGood for oily skinReduces large poresScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.

Full Ingredient List

34

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, propylene glycol, cetyl alcohol, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, stearyl alcohol, glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, c12-15 alkyl lactate, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, chamomilla recutita extract, cetyl lactate, cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, salicylic acid, menthyl lactate, dimethicone, cyclohexasiloxane, cyclopentasiloxane, sodium isostearoyl lactylate, propylene glycol isostearate, palmitic acid, stearic acid, carbomer, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, sodium chloride, disodium edta, sodium hydroxide, benzalkonium chloride, methylparaben, propylparaben, ethylparaben, phenoxyethanol, parfum, benzyl alcohol

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3propylene glycol4cetyl alcohol28benzalkonium chloride29methylparaben30propylparaben

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.

Frequently asked questions

Does Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser 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 Oil-Free Moisturiser with caution and patch test before full use.

Does Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser contain parabens?

Yes, Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser's INCI list includes one or more parabens. For most people that's low-risk — parabens have a notably low contact-allergy rate — but if you've patch-tested positive to parabens specifically, choose a paraben-free alternative.

Is Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Clear & Defend Oil-Free Moisturiser contains 9 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 Oil-Free Moisturiser against your own profile.