Based on the ingredients included, "Neutrogena - Clear & Defend+ Gel Moisturiser with Niacinamide & Panthenol" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Panthenol, glycerin and caprylyl glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Dimethicone, c13-14 isoparaffin and caprylyl glycol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Ingredient callouts

We particularly like that there is a good concentration of Niacinamide (3.20% - 4.80%) in this moisturizer. Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is a great ingredient to have in a moisturizer. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and help improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 2.00% - 3.00% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.

This product contains ingredients that could be beneficial, but their concentrations are too low in this formulation: vitamin e

Irritation risk

This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

What our users say

Based on 1 review 100% recommend this product

When it comes to comedogenicity, the reviewer found that it does not clog pores.

Our users describe the finish of this product as matt, They find the product's texture to be light and In terms of the smell, our users report that no smell.

Anti-aging

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

Niacinamide3.2% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Tocopherol0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

Anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Niacinamide3.2% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Evens skin tone

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Niacinamide3.2% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Clear & Defend+ Gel Moisturiser with Niacinamide & Panthenol

Source: From product name

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, c13-14 isoparaffin.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol

Dimethicone4.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

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

Panthenol2% - 3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Glycerin5% - 7.5%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Niacinamide3.2% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:HIGH

Dimethicone crosspolymer0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:MEDIUM

Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface

Caprylyl glycol0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

C13-14 isoparaffin1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Effectiveness:LOW

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency

Tocopherol0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:Concentration:Insufficient!

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

Key Actives

Niacinamide3.2% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Anti-aging, Anti-blemish, Evens skin tone, Moisturizing, Reduces irritation, Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Reduces redness

Panthenol2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Dimethicone4.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing, Mattifying

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

Glycerin5% - 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for:Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Potential irritants

Zea mays starch2.5% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Used to thicken the product's consistency

Polyacrylamide1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together

Caprylyl glycol0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Ethylhexylglycerin0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Laureth-70.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Comedogenic ingredients

Zea mays starch2.5% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Used to thicken the product's consistency

All ingredients

Water40% - 60%

Irritation risk:

Plain old water

Glycerin5% - 7.5%

Irritation risk:

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Dimethicone4.5% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

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

Niacinamide3.2% - 4.8%

Irritation risk:

Zea mays starch2.5% - 3.7%

Irritation risk:Comedogenicity:High

Used to thicken the product's consistency

Panthenol2% - 3%

Irritation risk:

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

Polyacrylamide1.7% - 2.6%

Irritation risk:

Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together

Phenoxyethanol0.5% - 1%

Irritation risk:

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

Cetearyl olivate1.4% - 2.1%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

C13-14 isoparaffin1.1% - 1.7%

Irritation risk:

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency

Sorbitan olivate0.55% - 1.35%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Caprylyl glycol0.55% - 1.25%

Irritation risk:

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

Ethylhexylglycerin0.35% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

A preservative

Dimethicone crosspolymer0.2% - 0.75%

Irritation risk:

Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface

Carbomer0.15% - 0.55%

Irritation risk:

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

Laureth-70.1% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Helps oil and water mix together

Sodium hydroxide0.1% - 0.35%

Irritation risk:

Used to adjust the product's pH

Tocopherol0.05% - 0.3%

Irritation risk:

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Niacinamide, Zea mays starch, Panthenol, Polyacrylamide, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl olivate, C13-14 isoparaffin, Sorbitan olivate, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Carbomer, Laureth-7, Sodium hydroxide, Tocopherol

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