Oil-Free Acne Wash With Salicylic Acid INCI List & Ingredients | Neutrogena

Allergen & irritant analysis

6 flagged

This cleanser from Neutrogena lists 18 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 4 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.

4 known allergens in this formula

2 known irritants

Parfum · fragrance · highKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix I
Benzalkonium chloride · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzalkonium Chloride
Cocamidopropyl betaine · surfactant · lowKnown allergen (surfactant): Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
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 sensitised to preservatives (e.g. MI/MCI or formaldehyde releasers)
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 irritationGood for oily skinReduces large poresRedness reducingScar healingBarrier repairAcne fightingSkin texture

Key Ingredients

1
AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
2
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: salicylic acid 2% inactive ingredients: water, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium chloride, peg-80 sorbitan laurate, citric acid, disodium edta, c12-15 alkyl lactate, benzalkonium chloride, parfum, cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, glycerin, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, chamomilla recutita flower extract, propylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, ci 19140, ci 16035

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3cocamidopropyl betaine9benzalkonium chloride 10parfum15propylene glycol

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.
May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.

Frequently asked questions

Does Oil-Free Acne Wash With Salicylic Acid 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 Wash With Salicylic Acid with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Oil-Free Acne Wash With Salicylic Acid paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Oil-Free Acne Wash With Salicylic Acid'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 With Salicylic Acid suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Oil-Free Acne Wash With Salicylic Acid contains 4 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 Oil-Free Acne Wash With Salicylic Acid against your own profile.