Neutrogena Deep Clean Makeup Remover Wipes

Neutrogena Deep Clean Makeup Remover Wipes

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Peg/ppg-20/6 dimethicone, Polysorbate 20 + 2 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Deep Clean Makeup Remover Wipes”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: benzalkonium chloride.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Peg/ppg-20/6 dimethiconeEffect: HighA type of silicone. Helps create a nice product texture and can help soften the upper layer of the skin~1.1–1.7%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.6–1.35%
Ppg-5-ceteth-20Effect: HighA solvent with some emollient properties~0.5–1.15%
Benzalkonium chlorideEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating~0.05–0.1%
Exfoliation
Side benefit · Salicylic acid
Works well

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.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed 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)~1–1.5%
Anti-blemish
Side benefit · Salicylic acid
Works well

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.

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed 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)~1–1.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Alcohol, Menthol + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
AlcoholCan be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial propertiesHigh~7.7–11.6%est.
Salicylic acidUsed 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)High~1–1.5%est.
Menthol—High~0.1–0.4%est.
Benzalkonium chlorideHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.15%est.
Cucumis sativus fruit extractMight be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effectMedium~2.1–3.2%est.
Ppg-5-ceteth-20A solvent with some emollient propertiesMedium~0.5–1.15%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Sd
Not recognized
Alcohol~7.7–11.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Antibacterial

Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties

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Butylene glycol~3.8–5.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Camellia oleifera leaf extract~2.8–4.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics

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Cucumis sativus fruit extract~2.1–3.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect

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Salicylic acid~1–1.5%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryExfoliationAnti-blemishAntibacterialEvens skin tone

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)

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Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~1.3–2%
Formula
Peg/ppg-20/6 dimethicone~1.1–1.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone. Helps create a nice product texture and can help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Polysorbate 20~0.6–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Ppg-5-ceteth-20~0.5–1.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

A solvent with some emollient properties

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C12 15 alkyl lactate
Not recognized
Disodium edta~0.2–0.75%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Menthol~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Benzalkonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating

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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, Unknown, Alcohol, Butylene glycol, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Salicylic acid, Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Peg/ppg-20/6 dimethicone, Polysorbate 20, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Unknown, Disodium edta, Menthol, Sodium hydroxide, Benzalkonium chloride, Parfum

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