Neutrogena Deep Clean Purifying Cooling Gel Scrub
Works for
CleansingSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine + 3 moreCleanses gently
“Deep Clean Purifying Cooling Gel Scrub”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (acrylates crosspolymer-4, cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, polysorbate 20, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, sodium hydrolyzed potato starch dodecenylsuccinate) 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Glycolic acidWorks well
“Deep Clean Purifying Cooling Gel Scrub”
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.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid
ExfoliationGlycolic acid, Salicylic acidWorks well
“Deep Clean Purifying Cooling Gel Scrub”
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: glycolic acid, salicylic acid.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, MentholMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Salicylic acid0.5%
- 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~45–55%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~6.3–7.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineCellulose~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can be used to help absorb oil as well as add volume and imporve texture of products.
More about CelluloseSorbitol~2.4–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolAcrylates crosspolymer-4~2.1–2.6%
Sodium hydrolyzed potato starch dodecenylsuccinate~1.4–1.7%
Polysorbate 20~1.1–1.3%
Glycolic acid~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidParfum~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMicrocrystalline wax~0.4–0.65%
Sodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Menthol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Cellulose, Sorbitol, Acrylates crosspolymer-4, Sodium hydrolyzed potato starch dodecenylsuccinate, Polysorbate 20, Glycolic acid, Parfum, Microcrystalline wax, Sodium hydroxide, Menthol, Disodium edta, Unknown
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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 Purifying Cooling Gel ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | SkinfixAcne+ 2% BHA Cleanser | CeraVeGel Moussant Anti-Imperfections | Community Sixty-SixDetoxifying AHA/BHA Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 85% | 84% |
| Price | $8.49 | $10.00+$1.51 | — | $15.82+$7.33 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 2 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Azelaic Acid | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 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
- 5Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
- 6
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