Neutrogena Visibly Clear Blackhead Eliminating Cleansing Lotion
Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Visibly Clear Blackhead Eliminating Cleansing Lotion”
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-20Can be harsh
“Visibly Clear Blackhead Eliminating Cleansing Lotion”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Menthyl lactate + 1 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.~8.6–12.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Ppg-5-ceteth-20~3.5–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A solvent with some emollient properties
More about Ppg-5-ceteth-20Glycerin~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSalicylic acid~0.5–1.2%
- 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 acidMenthyl lactate~0.55–1.25%
Potassium lactate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium citrate~0.15–0.5%
- 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 citrateParfum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Ppg-5-ceteth-20, Glycerin, Salicylic acid, Menthyl lactate, Potassium lactate, Sodium citrate, Parfum
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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.
| NeutrogenaVisibly Clear Blackhead Eliminating Cleansing LotionYOUR PRODUCT | LOréal Paris Men ExpertCool Power Shower Gel | Deep ActionSuperdrug Deep Action Limited Edition Charcoal Wipes 25 | L'Oréal ParisDaily Foaming Gel Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 90% | 88% | 88% |
| Price | — | $5.19 | $3.06 | $4.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Coco-Betaine | Coco-Glucoside | Coconut Acid |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 5 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 4A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 5
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