Neutrogena Clear Coverage Color Correcting Concealer
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing8 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: dimethicone, isododecane.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-blemish1 ingredient credited for this claimWeak support
“Benefits Developed with dermatologists for acne-prone skin, Neutrogena ® Clear Coverage Concealer offers lightweight, color correcting coverage that doesn’t make your acne worse. How?”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Isododecane~6.7–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture
More about IsododecaneIsononyl isononanoate~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateTrimethylsiloxysilicate~3.3–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps create a nice product consistency and support the delivery of other ingredients
More about TrimethylsiloxysilicateDisteardimonium hectorite~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteTri (polyglyceryl-3/lauryl) hydrogenated trilinoleate~2.1–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~1.8–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolPolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearatePolyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleateSilica~1.3–1.5%
Propylene carbonate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateNiacinamide~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideDimethicone~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeMica~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaMagnesium sulfate~0.45–0.7%
Tribehenin~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about TribeheninPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolStearyl triethoxysilane~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium phytate~0.2–0.4%
Sorbic acid~0.15–0.3%
Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to increase stability of product formulations
More about Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamateTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIron oxides~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesChromium oxide greens~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Isododecane, Isononyl isononanoate, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Disteardimonium hectorite, Tri (polyglyceryl-3/lauryl) hydrogenated trilinoleate, Butylene glycol, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-6 polyricinoleate, Silica, Propylene carbonate, Niacinamide, Dimethicone, Mica, Magnesium sulfate, Tribehenin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Stearyl triethoxysilane, Xanthan gum, Sodium phytate, Sorbic acid, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Chromium oxide greens
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| NeutrogenaClear Coverage Color Correcting ConcealerYOUR PRODUCT | Il makiagePower Renew Cream | CeraVeFacial Moisturising Lotion | AESTURATheracne 365 Soothing Emulsion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 80% | 80% | 80% |
| Price | $14.97 | — | $14.28−$0.69 | $37.08+$22.11 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Adenosine | Ceramide Eop | Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract |
| Irritancy | Low | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 5Safety Assessment of Magnesium Sulfate as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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