Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash

Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash

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25ingredients
CleanserNeutrogena

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

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

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Allergen & irritant analysis

6 flagged

This cleanser from Neutrogena lists 25 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

Redness reducingReduces irritationHydratingBrighteningReduces large poresAcne fightingAnti-agingGood for oily skinScar healingSkin textureBarrier repair

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
  • 2
    Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
  • 3
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.

Full Ingredient List

25

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: salicylic acid 2% inactive ingredients: water, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium chloride, peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, polysorbate 20, linoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, propylene glycol, peg-80 sorbitan laurate, parfum, disodium edta, benzalkonium chloride, c12-15 alkyl lactate, polyquaternium-7, sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, ascorbyl palmitate, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, anthemis nobilis flower extract, chamomilla recutita flower extract, citrus grandis fruit extract, citric acid, sodium hydroxide, ci 16035, ci 60725

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3cocamidopropyl betaine8propylene glycol10parfum12benzalkonium chloride

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 Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne 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 Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne 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 Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash 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 Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash against your own profile.