Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Towelettes Twin Pack
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“These soft, pre-moistened acne face wipes thoroughly cleanse skin of pore-clogging impurities, all with an uplifting blast of naturally derived pink grapefruit.”
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.
CleansingPpg-5-ceteth-20, Peg/ppg-20/6 dimethicone + 1 moreCan be harsh
“These soft, pre-moistened acne face wipes thoroughly cleanse skin of pore-clogging impurities, all with an uplifting blast of naturally derived pink grapefruit.”
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.
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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Alcohol denat.~7.6–11.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Butylene glycol~3.7–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Butylene glycolSalicylic acid~1.25–2.5%
- 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 acidPpg-5-ceteth-20~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A solvent with some emollient properties
More about Ppg-5-ceteth-20C12-15 alkyl lactate~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium citrate~1.1–1.7%
- 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
More about Sodium citrateDipropylene glycol~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolSodium hydroxide~0.8–1.2%
Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Peg/ppg-20/6 dimethicone~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone. Helps create a nice product texture and can help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Peg/ppg-20/6 dimethiconeCetyl lactate~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzalkonium 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 chlorideBoswellia serrata gum~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Menthol~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Disodium edta~0.05–0.3%
Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
More about Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonatePropylene glycol~0.05–0.15%
- 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 glycolCitrus grandis fruit extract~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Butylene glycol, Salicylic acid, Ppg-5-ceteth-20, C12-15 alkyl lactate, Parfum, Sodium citrate, Dipropylene glycol, Sodium hydroxide, Cocamidopropyl pg-dimonium chloride phosphate, Peg/ppg-20/6 dimethicone, Cetyl lactate, Benzalkonium chloride, Boswellia serrata gum, Menthol, Disodium edta, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Propylene glycol, Citrus grandis fruit extract
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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.
| NeutrogenaPink Grapefruit Towelettes Twin PackYOUR PRODUCT | Up&UpGrapefruit Facial Wipes | Clean & ClearDeep Action Facial Wipes - 25 wipes | AlmayClear Complexion Makeup Remover | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 84% | 84% |
| Price | — | — | — | $5.62 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | Urea |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 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
- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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