Oil Balancing Facial Wash

Oil Balancing Facial Wash

17ingredients
CleanserNeutrogena

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeParaben-freeSilicone-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safeVeganCruelty-freeSulfate-freeFragrance-free

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Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This cleanser from Neutrogena lists 17 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 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 were detected in the listed ingredients.

4 known allergens in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
  • Sodium laureth sulfate · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Sodium Laureth Sulfate
  • Lauryl glucoside · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Lauryl Glucoside
  • 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: parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Contains: added fragrance, SLS / SLES sulfates.

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

HydratingBrighteningReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingBarrier repair

Full Ingredient List

17

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycerin, sodium laureth sulfate, lauryl glucoside, acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, citrus aurantifolia juice, propylene glycol, disodium edta, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, potassium sorbate, sodium sulfite, sodium benzoate, parfum, ci 15985, ci 42090

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3sodium laureth sulfate4lauryl glucoside8propylene glycol15parfum

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.

Frequently asked questions

Does Oil Balancing Facial Wash 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 Oil Balancing Facial Wash with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Oil Balancing Facial Wash paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Oil Balancing Facial Wash'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 Oil Balancing Facial Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Oil Balancing Facial Wash contains 4 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 Oil Balancing Facial Wash against your own profile.