Neutrogena Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Helps to effectively eliminate blackheads from the very first use and prevent new ones from forming, for clear & healthy looking skin!”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Effectively yet gently exfoliates skin.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Menthol, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidWater~40–60%
Cetyl alcohol~6.5–9.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPpg-15 stearyl ether~4.6–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Ppg-15 stearyl etherPolyethylene~3.2–4.9%
Methyl gluceth-20~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and soften it
More about Methyl gluceth-20Steareth-21~1.6–2.4%
Steareth-2~1.3–1.9%
Polysorbate 60~1.2–1.7%
Glyceryl oleate~1–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Glyceryl oleateCoco-glucoside~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a cleansing agent (surfactant) in cleansers. Helps water and oil mix together in lotions. Can be irritating
More about Coco-glucosideLinoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.5–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Disodium edta~0.3–0.75%
Xanthan gum~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateAgar~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AgarMica~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaTitanium dioxide~0.15–0.55%
- 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~0.05–0.3%
- 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 oxidesCi 73360~0.05–0.15%
Parfum~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Cetyl alcohol, Ppg-15 stearyl ether, Polyethylene, Methyl gluceth-20, Steareth-21, Steareth-2, Polysorbate 60, Glyceryl oleate, Coco-glucoside, Linoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Menthol, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Agar, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Ci 73360, Parfum
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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.
| NeutrogenaDeep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Daily ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choice2% BHA Body Spot Exfoliant | MuradExclusive Vitamin C Triple Exfoliating Facial Peel | MenScienceMicrofine Face Scrub | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 85% | 84% | 84% |
| Price | — | $45.56 | $105.88 | $37.69 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Bisabolol | Vitamin C | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Neutrogena - Deep Clean Blackhead Eliminating Daily Scrub" is effective for: Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
Price
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 3A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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