Allergen & irritant analysis
2 flaggedThis setting spray & powder from Neutrogena lists 25 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 2 known contact allergens in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.
- Benzalkonium chlorideKnown allergen (preservative): Benzalkonium Chloride
- Propylene glycolKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.
Based on what's flagged, take extra care if you're among:
- 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
Key Ingredients
- 1BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
- 2Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.
- 3AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
- 4ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
Full Ingredient List
25INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: salicylic acid 0.5% inactive ingredients: mica, dimethicone, octyldodecyl stearoyl stearate, zinc stearate, silica, oryza sativa starch, magnesium myristate, polysilicone-11, panthenol, methicone, petrolatum, phenoxyethanol, caprylyl glycol, sodium dehydroacetate, tocopheryl acetate, water, propylene glycol, chamomilla recutita flower extract, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, c12-15 alkyl lactate, cetyl lactate, benzalkonium chloride, cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, titanium dioxide, iron oxides
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Potential Concerns
- May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.
- May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
- May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
- May Worsen IrritationMay cause stinging, redness, or sensitivity.
Frequently asked questions
Is Skinclearing Mineral Powder fragrance-free?
No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Skinclearing Mineral Powder'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 Skinclearing Mineral Powder paraben-free?
No parabens were detected in Skinclearing Mineral Powder'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 Skinclearing Mineral Powder suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?
It depends on your specific triggers. Skinclearing Mineral Powder contains 2 flagged allergens and 0 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 Skinclearing Mineral Powder against your own profile.

