Neutrogena Deep Clean Oil-Free Makeup Remover Cleansing Wipes
Works for
CleansingPolysorbate 20, Ppg-5-ceteth-20 + 2 moreCan be harsh
“Our ultra-soft, oil-free, pre-moistened cleansing wipes effectively and gently sweep away makeup, dirt and oil for clear, fresh looking skin.”
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks 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.
Anti-blemishSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~7.5–11.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Butylene glycol~3.5–5.2%
- 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 glycolPolysorbate 20~2.5–3.7%
C12-15 alkyl lactate~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ppg-5-ceteth-20~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A solvent with some emollient properties
More about Ppg-5-ceteth-20Salicylic acid~0.9–1.35%
- 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 acidCocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg/ppg-20/6 dimethicone~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone. Helps create a nice product texture and can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg/ppg-20/6 dimethiconeSodium hydroxide~0.5–1.2%
Benzalkonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
More about Benzalkonium chlorideGlycerin~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinParfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCamellia oleifera leaf extract~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics
More about Camellia oleifera leaf extractCucumis sativus fruit extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractDisodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Menthol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Butylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, C12-15 alkyl lactate, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Salicylic acid, Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Peg/ppg-20/6 dimethicone, Sodium hydroxide, Benzalkonium chloride, Glycerin, Parfum, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Disodium edta, Menthol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 Oil-Free Makeup Remover Cleansing WipesYOUR PRODUCT | Up&UpGrapefruit Facial Wipes | AlmayClear Complexion Makeup Remover | Clean & ClearDeep Action Facial Wipes - 25 wipes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 84% | 83% |
| Price | — | — | $5.62 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 1 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | — | Urea | Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains 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.
- 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
- 4
- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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