Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Scrub INCI List & Ingredients | Neutrogena

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This exfoliator from Neutrogena lists 15 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 known contact allergens and 2 common irritants 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

2 known irritants

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Acrylates copolymer · nail_product · mediumKnown allergen (nail_product): Acrylates
Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate · surfactantCan be irritating for sensitive skin or at high concentrations, similar to other strong anionic detergents.
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 prone to irritation, or with very dry / eczema-prone skin

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

Benefits

BrighteningAcne fightingHydratingGood for oily skinReduces large poresScar healingBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

1
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, glycerin, cocamidopropyl betaine, cellulose, acrylates copolymer, glycol distearate, sodium benzoate, glycol stearate, polysorbate 20, salicylic acid, citric acid, parfum, laureth-4, sodium hydroxide

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4cocamidopropyl betaine13parfum

Potential Concerns

May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
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 Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Scrub 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 Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Scrub with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Scrub paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Scrub'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 Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Scrub suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Scrub contains 3 flagged allergens and 2 irritants (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 Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Scrub against your own profile.