Name: Neutrogena - Face Moisturizer, SPF 15 with Vitamin C
Brand: Neutrogena

What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Moisturizing
Exfoliation

Does not work for

Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

This facial moisturizing lotion is specially formulated with alpha-hydroxy acid, an effective skin care ingredient to reduce the appearance of fine lines, as well as vitamins C, E and Pro-Vitamin B5 to help improve the texture and appearance of your skin.

Source: Walgreens

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

glycolic acid 7% - 8.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Neutrogena Healthy Skin Face Lotion with SPF 15 Sunscreen reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and helps improve dull, rough, uneven skin to reveal a newer, younger-looking skin complexion.

Source: Walgreens

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

This product can also help with skin tone because it offers sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

glycolic acid 7% - 8.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Face Moisturizer, SPF 15 with Vitamin C

Source: From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

glycerin 2.2% - 2.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

cetyl alcohol 3.1% - 3.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 5.4% - 6.6%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

Exfoliation

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.

glycolic acid 7% - 8.5%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: 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

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.5%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 3%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

benzophenone-3 4%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

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glycolic acid 7% - 8.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Exfoliation, Anti-blemish

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

panthenol 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Reduces redness, Reduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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benzophenone-3 4%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

glycolic acid 7% - 8.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Evens skin tone, Anti-aging, Exfoliation, Anti-blemish

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

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We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 1.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

octocrylene 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Benzophenone-3, Water, Glycolic acid, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Dicaprylyl maleate, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Stearic acid, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sclerotium gum, Tocopheryl acetate, Caprylyl glycol, Parfum, Xanthan gum, Methylparaben, Panthenol, Bisabolol, Propylparaben, Tetrasodium edta, Ascorbic acid/orange/citrus limon/citrus aurantifolia polypeptides

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SPF	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 40	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 15	SPF 50	SPF 30
Key ingredients	glycolic acid panthenol +5 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate butyloctyl salicylate +7 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside camellia sinensis leaf extract +4 more	Common: glycolic acid glycerin +2 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside dimethicone +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide niacinamide +8 more	Common: panthenol octocrylene +2 more Other: urea linoleic acid +21 more	Common: glycolic acid butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: retinol butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more	Common: glycolic acid glycerin +3 more Other: retinol butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more	Common: panthenol glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 +7 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +1 more	Common: panthenol butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate carnosine +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	ascorbic acid/orange/citrus limon/citrus aurantifolia polypeptides Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +8 more	epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +16 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +15 more	parfum Has skin benefit? phenylethyl resorcinol Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +9 more	morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +17 more	ascorbic acid Has skin benefit? retinol Has skin benefit? +17 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +16 more	psidium guajava fruit extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +15 more	sodium ascorbyl phosphate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +10 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +24 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +30 more	water Has skin benefit? tapioca starch Has skin benefit? +32 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +59 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +42 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +47 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +34 more	water Has skin benefit? dibutyl adipate Has skin benefit? +32 more

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Neutrogena Face Moisturizer, SPF 15 with Vitamin C

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What can the product work for?

Works for

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Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Evens skin tone

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Moisturizing

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Exfoliation

Sun protection

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