Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Power-Clear Scrub INCI List & Ingredients | Neutrogena

Allergen & irritant analysis

4 flagged

This exfoliator from Neutrogena lists 26 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 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, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

3 known allergens in this formula

1 known irritant

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Benzalkonium chloride · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzalkonium Chloride
Cetyl alcohol · emollient · lowKnown allergen (emollient): Cetyl Alcohol
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 sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)

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

Benefits

HydratingBrighteningReduces large poresAcne fightingAnti-agingReduces irritationGood for oily skinRedness reducingScar healingBarrier repairDark spotsSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
2
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
3
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
4
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

26

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: salicylic acid 2% inactive ingredients: water, cetyl alcohol, ppg-15 stearyl ether, microcrystalline cellulose, glycolic acid, glycerin, polysorbate 60, steareth-21, c12-15 alkyl lactate, cetyl lactate, potassium cetyl phosphate, microcrystalline wax, sodium hydroxide, xanthan gum, cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, parfum, disodium edta, menthol, benzalkonium chloride, camellia sinensis leaf extract, sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, butylene glycol, cucumis sativus fruit extract, chromium hydroxide green, ci 19140, blue 1 lake

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2cetyl alcohol16parfum19benzalkonium chloride

Potential Concerns

May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.

Frequently asked questions

Does Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Power-Clear 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 Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Power-Clear Scrub with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Power-Clear Scrub paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Power-Clear 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 Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Power-Clear Scrub suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Oil-Free Acne Stress Control Power-Clear Scrub contains 3 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-Free Acne Stress Control Power-Clear Scrub against your own profile.