Neutrogena

Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser

Name: Neutrogena - Extra Gentle Cleanser
Brand: Neutrogena

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

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Works for

Cleansing

Cetearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate + 2 more

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Extra Gentle Cleanser”

Source: Neutrogena

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, polyglyceryl-10 laurate) 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.

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~3.2–4.7%

Polyglyceryl-10 laurateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~2.3–3.5%

Cetearyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture~1.3–2%

CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

4 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.3–3.5%est.

Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~1.3–2%est.

Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~1.1–1.6%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

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

1 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

Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~3.2–4.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.4–6.6%

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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Cetearyl alcohol~3.2–4.7%

Comedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~2.3–3.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Cetearyl glucoside~1.3–2%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Caprylyl glycol~1.1–1.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Carbomer~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Sodium hydroxide~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl glucoside, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin

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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.

Side-by-side comparison of this product against its closest alternatives
	NeutrogenaExtra Gentle CleanserYOUR PRODUCT	The Body ShopAloe Soothing Cream Cleanser	endota spaDeep Cleansing Cream	QVCeramides Moisturising Cream
Match	—	40%	37%	36%
Price	—	$13.33	$35.11	—
Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 5	3 of 5	3 of 5
Key difference	—	Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2	Wheat Germ Oil	Mineral Oil
Irritancy	Low	Low	Low	Low
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
	View product	Shop	Shop	Shop

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