Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit INCI List & Ingredients | Neutrogena

Allergen & irritant analysis

5 flagged

This makeup remover from Neutrogena lists 20 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
Benzalkonium chloride · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzalkonium Chloride
Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Alcohol denat. · solventCan be drying and sensitizing, especially for sensitive skin, by stripping natural oils and disrupting the skin barrier.
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

HydratingAcne fightingBrighteningGood for oily skinReduces large pores

Key Ingredients

1
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.

Full Ingredient List

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, alcohol denat., butylene glycol, salicylic acid, ppg-5-ceteth-20, c12-15 alkyl lactate, parfum, sodium citrate, dipropylene glycol, sodium hydroxide, cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, peg/ppg-20/6 dimethicone, cetyl lactate, benzalkonium chloride, boswellia serrata gum, menthol, disodium edta, sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, propylene glycol, citrus grandis fruit extract

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2alcohol denat.7parfum14benzalkonium chloride19propylene glycol

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.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Does Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit 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 Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit'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 Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit 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 Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit against your own profile.