Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Acne Face Wash & Cleanser with Vitamin C & Salicylic Acid
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acid, Sodium ascorbyl phosphateWorks well
“Acne wash fights breakouts & blackheads”
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.
CleansingSodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine + 4 moreCan be harsh
“Pink Grapefruit Acne Face Wash & Cleanser with Vitamin C & Salicylic Acid”
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.
The following cleansing agents are typically mild, but still can cause an irritation or allergy for some people cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate.
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.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Salicylic acidWorks 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Citrus paradisi fruit extractMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
User reviews
Be the first — your take helps the next person decide.
Ingredients
Filter by role to see what each ingredient is doing.
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~45–55%
Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate~11–13%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and used as a cleansing agent. Can be irritating and is better avoided for sensitive skin
More about Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonateCocamidopropyl betaine~6.7–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen
More about Cocamidopropyl betaineLinoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~3.6–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 20~2.5–3%
Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate~2–2.5%
Propylene glycol~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPeg-80 sorbitan laurate~1.4–1.7%
Parfum~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitric acid~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidC12-15 alkyl lactate~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Disodium edta~0.6–0.85%
Polyquaternium-7~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product finish
More about Polyquaternium-7Benzalkonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent (detergent). Also used as a preservative. Can be irritating
More about Benzalkonium chlorideCocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus paradisi fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.2%
Ci 16035~0.1–0.15%
Ci 60730~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Salicylic acid, Water, Sodium c14-16 olefin sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Linoleamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Polysorbate 20, Peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate, Propylene glycol, Peg-80 sorbitan laurate, Parfum, Citric acid, C12-15 alkyl lactate, Disodium edta, Polyquaternium-7, Benzalkonium chloride, Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Citrus paradisi fruit extract, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Ci 16035, Ci 60730
Compare prices
Retailers ranked by price — lowest first.
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.
| NeutrogenaPink Grapefruit Acne Face Wash & Cleanser with Vitamin C & Salicylic AcidYOUR PRODUCT | Face factsCeramide Blemish Foaming Cleanser | CLn Skin CareCLn Acne Cleanser | BlissClear Genius Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 83% | 80% |
| Price | $8.97 | $7.82−$1.15 | — | $11.93+$2.96 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 2 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Cocamide Mea | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: colibri skincare Purifying Gel CleanserSkipper Face Wash
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 15 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
- 4
- 5Final Report On the Safety Assessment of Sodium Alpha-Olefin Sulfonatesjournals.sagepub.com
- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate, WIMJ earns from qualifying purchases.