Neutrogena Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes 2 pk

Neutrogena Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes 2 pk

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

Works for

Cleansing
Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Peg/ppg-20/6 dimethicone + 1 more
Can be harsh
What the product description says
“Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes 2 pk”
Source: Walgreens

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.

It contains the following cleansing agents that tend to be harsh on the skin: benzalkonium chloride.

Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Ppg-5-ceteth-20Effect: HighA solvent with some emollient properties~2–3%
Peg/ppg-20/6 dimethiconeEffect: HighA type of silicone. Helps create a nice product texture and can help soften the upper layer of the skin~0.35–0.8%
Benzalkonium chlorideEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating~0.05–0.1%
Exfoliation
Side benefit · Salicylic acid
Works well

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.

Salicylic acidKey activeEffect: HighUsed 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)~1.25–2.5%
Anti-blemish
Side benefit · Salicylic acid
Works well

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.

Salicylic acidHeroEffect: HighUsed 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)~1.25–2.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~7.6–11.3%est.
Salicylic acidUsed 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)High~1.25–2.5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.2–1.9%est.
Benzalkonium chlorideHelps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
Menthol—High~0.05–0.3%est.
Citrus grandis fruit extract—High~0.01–0.05%est.
Ppg-5-ceteth-20A solvent with some emollient propertiesMedium~2–3%est.
Sodium citrateHelps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve productsMedium~1.1–1.7%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.2%est.
Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonateHelps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV lightMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol denat.~7.6–11.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Butylene glycol~3.7–5.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

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Salicylic acid~1.25–2.5%
Hero · Anti-blemishIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
ExfoliationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAntibacterialEvens skin tone

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)

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Ppg-5-ceteth-20~2–3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

A solvent with some emollient properties

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C12-15 alkyl lactate~1.7–2.6%
Formula
Parfum~1.2–1.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium citrate~1.1–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products

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Sodium hydroxide~0.95–1.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Dipropylene glycol~0.55–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Boswellia serrata gum~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Peg/ppg-20/6 dimethicone~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone. Helps create a nice product texture and can help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Benzalkonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating

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Cetyl lactate~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Cetyl lactate
Menthol~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
More about Menthol
Disodium edta~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light

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Citrus grandis fruit extract~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol denat., Butylene glycol, Salicylic acid, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, C12-15 alkyl lactate, Parfum, Sodium citrate, Sodium hydroxide, Dipropylene glycol, Boswellia serrata gum, Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Peg/ppg-20/6 dimethicone, Benzalkonium chloride, Cetyl lactate, Menthol, Disodium edta, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Citrus grandis fruit extract

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