Neutrogena

Neutrogena Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser

Name: Neutrogena - Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser
Brand: Neutrogena

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Cleansing

Stearic acid, Myristic acid + 3 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Deep Clean Foaming Cleanser”

Source: Yesstyle

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (glyceryl stearate, lauric acid, myristic acid, peg-100 stearate, stearic acid) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~7.9–11.9%

Myristic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic~1.4–2.1%

Lauric acidEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes~0.85–1.3%

Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~0.2–0.75%

Peg-100 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture~0.15–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Parfum

Medium risk

We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~2–3%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.

Peg-8Used to create a nice product consistencyMedium~2.7–4.1%est.

Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenicMedium~1.4–2.1%est.

Potassium hydroxideUsed to adjust the pH level of productsMedium~1–1.6%est.

Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishesMedium~0.85–1.3%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Myristic acidHelps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.4–2.1%est.

Lauric acidHelps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes3/5~0.85–1.3%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Stearic acid~7.9–11.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Glycerin~3.5–5.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Peg-8~2.7–4.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product consistency

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Propylene glycol~2–3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Myristic acid~1.4–2.1%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic

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Potassium hydroxide~1–1.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to adjust the pH level of products

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Lauric acid~0.85–1.3%

Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

CleansingAnti-blemishAntibacterial

Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes

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Beeswax~0.5–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Glyceryl stearate~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Peg-100 stearate~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Parfum~0.05–0.15%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Ingredient list view

Water, Stearic acid, Glycerin, Peg-8, Propylene glycol, Myristic acid, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Beeswax, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, 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.

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Match	—	47%	46%	45%
Price	—	$20.20	—	$10.70
Shared key ingredients	—	5 of 7	6 of 7	6 of 7
Key difference	—	Carnitine	Niacinamide	Panthenol
Irritancy	Medium	Low	Medium	Medium
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.

1
Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
5
The fatty acid profile of the skin surface lipid layer in papulopustular rosaceancbi.nlm.nih.gov

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