Oil-Free Acne Wash Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser

Oil-Free Acne Wash Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser

14ingredients
CleanserNeutrogena

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This cleanser from Neutrogena lists 14 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.

1 known irritant
  • 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: 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

Barrier repairHydratingBrighteningReduces irritationRedness reducingScar healingAcne fightingGood for oily skinReduces large pores

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.

Full Ingredient List

14

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: salicylic acid 2% inactive ingredients: benzalkonium chloride, c12-15 alkyl lactate, chamomilla recutita flower extract, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, disodium edta, glycerin, panthenol, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, sodium chloride, sodium hydrolyzed potato starch dodecenylsuccinate, sodium hydroxide, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, water

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Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Oil-Free Acne Wash Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Oil-Free Acne Wash Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser'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 Oil-Free Acne Wash Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Oil-Free Acne Wash Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser'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 Wash Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Oil-Free Acne Wash Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser 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 Oil-Free Acne Wash Sensitive Skin Facial Cleanser against your own profile.