Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel

Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel

3.2
8ingredients
Facial TreatmentNeutrogena

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

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
Oil-freeReef-safeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFungal-acne-safeVeganAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-free

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Allergen & irritant analysis

2 flagged

This facial treatment from Neutrogena lists 8 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen and 1 common irritant in the INCI list. That includes 1 EU-labelled fragrance allergen (benzyl alcohol). No parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula
1 known irritant
  • Benzyl alcohol · fragrance · mediumKnown allergen (fragrance): Fragrance Mix
  • 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

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

Benefits

Acne fighting

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    Benzoyl PeroxideTargets acne-causing bacteria and clears breakouts.

Full Ingredient List

8

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: benzoyl peroxide 10% inactive ingredients: water, carbomer, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, benzyl alcohol, disodium edta, laureth-4, citric acid, sodium hydroxide

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Potential Concerns

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel contain fragrance allergens?

Yes — analysing the INCI list, AllerNote found 1 of the EU-labelled fragrance allergens: benzyl alcohol. If you're fragrance-sensitive or patch-test positive to a fragrance mix, treat Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel with caution and patch test before full use.

Is Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel'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 Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel contains 1 flagged allergen 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 Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Spot Gel against your own profile.