Skinclearing Oil-Free Makeup INCI List & Ingredients | Neutrogena

Allergen & irritant analysis

3 flagged

This foundation from Neutrogena lists 35 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 3 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.

3 known allergens in this formula

Benzalkonium chloride · preservative · mediumKnown allergen (preservative): Benzalkonium Chloride
Propylene glycol · solvent · lowKnown allergen (solvent): Propylene Glycol
Retinyl palmitate · retinoid · lowKnown allergen (retinoid): Retinyl Palmitate

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

HydratingRedness reducingScar healingAnti-agingBrighteningReduces irritationReduces large poresBarrier repairAcne fightingGood for oily skinSkin textureDark spots

Key Ingredients

1
ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.
2
AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
3
BHAUnclogs pores and reduces excess oil.
4
RetinoidVisibly reduces the signs of aging.
5
Vitamin CBrightens, evens tone, and supports collagen.
6
Vitamin EProtects skin and soothes irritation.

Full Ingredient List

35

INCI (full list, INCI order): active ingredients: salicylic acid 0.5% inactive ingredients: water, cyclopentasiloxane, mica, isononyl isononanoate, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, peg/ppg-18/18 dimethicone, silica, bis-peg/ppg-14/14 dimethicone, synthetic wax, c12-15 alkyl lactate, magnesium sulfate, panthenol, polysilicone-11, cetyl lactate, cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, phenoxyethanol, alumina, aluminum stearate, polyhydroxystearic acid, caprylyl glycol, disteardimonium hectorite, triethoxycaprylylsilane, tocopherol, ethylene brassylate, potassium sorbate, benzalkonium chloride, propylene glycol, propylene carbonate, hexylene glycol, chamomilla recutita flower extract, ascorbyl palmitate, retinyl palmitate, aloe barbadensis leaf extract, titanium dioxide, iron oxides

Tap any ingredient to see details

26benzalkonium chloride 27propylene glycol

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.
May Worsen Oily SkinMay increase shine or excess oil.

Frequently asked questions

Is Skinclearing Oil-Free Makeup fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Skinclearing Oil-Free Makeup'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 Oil-Free Makeup paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Skinclearing Oil-Free Makeup'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 Oil-Free Makeup suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Skinclearing Oil-Free Makeup contains 3 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 Oil-Free Makeup against your own profile.