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Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser with Pro-Vitamin B5 for Acne Prone Skin, Fragrance-Free
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Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser with Pro-Vitamin B5 for Acne Prone Skin, Fragrance-Free

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow·100% recommend (2 reviews)
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Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate + 2 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser with Pro-Vitamin B5 for Acne Prone Skin, Fragrance-Free”
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This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, polyglyceryl-10 laurate) 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.

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~3.2–4.7%
Polyglyceryl-10 laurateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~2.3–3.5%
Cetearyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture~0.85–1.3%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 4 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Polyglyceryl-10 laurateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~2.3–3.5%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~0.85–1.3%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.8–1.2%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.2%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
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~3.2–4.7%est.

User reviews

Would you recommend?
100%·yes

2 of 2 community members would buy it again.

100% would0% wouldn't
  • crowstack· Aug 2024Recommends

    This cleanser is very very gentle. I don't have sensitive skin and I get quite oily so I don't actually know if it did much for me... didn't do any harm though.

  • Nicolita· Jan 2024Recommends

    I have sensitive skin, but this product didn´t leave any redness. I recommend to use in double cleansing if you´re using makeup or sunscreen

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.4–6.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Cetearyl alcohol~3.2–4.7%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Polyglyceryl-10 laurate~2.3–3.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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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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Panthenol~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

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

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Cetearyl glucoside~0.85–1.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Caprylyl glycol~0.8–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Carbomer~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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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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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 laurate, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Cetearyl glucoside, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin

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Price$14.60$13.47−$1.13$4.39−$10.21$35.11+$20.51
Shared key ingredients—4 of 63 of 63 of 6
Key difference—Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2PhytosphingosineWheat Germ Oil
Irritancy Low Low Low Low
Drying alcohol————
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    In Vitro Assessment of Skin Irritation Potential of Surfactant-based Formulations by Using a 3-D Skin Reconstructed Tissue Model and Cytokine Responseresearchgate.net
  3. 3
    Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
  4. 4
    Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser with Pro-Vitamin B5 for Acne Prone Skin, Fragrance-Free
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