Neutrogena Exfoliating Blackhead Salicylic Acid Face Scrub
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ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Exfoliating Blackhead Salicylic Acid Face 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: salicylic acid.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Exfoliating Blackhead Salicylic Acid Face 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Menthol, ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone 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%
Coco-glucoside~1.5–2.2%
- 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-glucosidePolysorbate 60~1.1–1.7%
Linoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Disodium edta~0.4–1%
Xanthan gum~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateAgar~0.15–0.7%
- 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~0.15–0.7%
- 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~0.15–0.7%
- 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 dioxideCi 77491~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Parfum~0.01–0.1%
- 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, Coco-glucoside, Unknown, Polysorbate 60, Linoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Neopentyl glycol dicaprylate/dicaprate, Menthol, Disodium edta, Xanthan gum, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Agar, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77491, Unknown, Parfum
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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.
| NeutrogenaExfoliating Blackhead Salicylic Acid Face ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choice2% BHA Body Spot Exfoliant | MuradExclusive Vitamin C Triple Exfoliating Facial Peel | CodexialEnoliss Perfect Skin Spot Scrub Purifying Anti-Marks Correcting Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 86% | 84% | 84% |
| Price | $6.49 | $45.51+$39.02 | $105.88+$99.39 | $16.96+$10.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Bisabolol | Vitamin C | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 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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