Neutrogena Night Calming Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes

Neutrogena Night Calming Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Isohexadecane, Hexylene glycol + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Night Calming Makeup Remover Cleansing Towelettes”
Source: Neutrogena

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (hexylene glycol, isohexadecane, peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, polysorbate 20, sucrose cocoate) 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.

IsohexadecaneEffect: HighImproves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent~2.2–3.3%
Hexylene glycolEffect: HighHelps create a more spreadable product texture~1.4–2.1%
Peg-6 caprylic/capric glyceridesEffect: HighHelps dissolve other ingredients~1.3–1.9%
Sucrose cocoateEffect: High~0.45–1%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~0.15–0.6%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 4 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
Hexylene glycolHelps create a more spreadable product textureMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerMaintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.1–0.3%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
Isopropyl isostearateAn emollient that helps soften the skin3/5~4–5.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Decyl isostearate~5.2–7.7%
Formula
Isopropyl isostearate~4–5.9%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Dimethicone~2.9–4.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Isohexadecane~2.2–3.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Improves the texture of the product and helps soften the skin. Helps oil and water mix together and can be used as a cleansing agent

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Hexylene glycol~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a more spreadable product texture

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Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps dissolve other ingredients

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Trisiloxane~0.95–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A type of silicone. Used to improve product texture

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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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Sucrose cocoate~0.45–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Polysorbate 20~0.15–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Parfum~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.1–0.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Decyl isostearate, Isopropyl isostearate, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Hexylene glycol, Peg-6 caprylic/capric glycerides, Trisiloxane, Phenoxyethanol, Sucrose cocoate, Chlorphenesin, Polysorbate 20, Parfum, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Sodium hydroxide

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Key difference—PanthenolArgininePhytosphingosine
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