Neutrogena Visibly Clear Pore and Shine Daily Scrub
Works for
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Visibly Clear Pore and Shine Daily Scrub”
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.
CleansingCetyl alcohol, Hydrogenated castor oil + 4 moreCleanses gently
“Enriched with Salicylic Acid and naturally-derived exfoliators, the scrub performs a deep cleanse, which eliminates daily dirt, oil and impurities from skin, whilst unclogging pores and refining the complexion.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetyl alcohol, hydrogenated castor oil, polysorbate 60, potassium cetyl phosphate, steareth-21, xanthan gum) 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.
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“Enriched with Salicylic Acid and naturally-derived exfoliators, the scrub performs a deep cleanse, which eliminates daily dirt, oil and impurities from skin, whilst unclogging pores and refining the complexion.”
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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Citrus tangerina extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Cetyl alcohol~5.4–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPpg-15 stearyl ether~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Ppg-15 stearyl etherHydrogenated castor oil~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilGlycerin~2.1–3.2%
- 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 GlycerinPolysorbate 60~1.7–2.5%
Salicylic acid~0.9–1.35%
- 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 acidSteareth-21~1.2–1.8%
Cera microcristallina~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaCitrus aurantifolia fruit extract~0.85–1.25%
Citrus tangerina extract~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hydrogenated jojoba oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated jojoba oilMenthyl lactate~0.35–0.85%
Propylene glycol~0.3–0.7%
- 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 glycolPotassium cetyl phosphate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Potassium cetyl phosphateXanthan gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumBht~0.1–0.35%
Tocopherol~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolParfum~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCi 77289~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetyl alcohol, Ppg-15 stearyl ether, Hydrogenated castor oil, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Salicylic acid, Steareth-21, Cera microcristallina, Citrus aurantifolia fruit extract, Citrus tangerina extract, Hydrogenated jojoba oil, Menthyl lactate, Propylene glycol, Potassium cetyl phosphate, Xanthan gum, Bht, Tocopherol, Parfum, Ci 77289
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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 Pore and Shine Daily ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | Up&UpDeep Cream Cleanser | Clean & ClearCream Facial Cleanser Oil-Free | OlayRegenerist Regenerating Cream Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 89% | 88% | 86% |
| Price | — | — | $3.05 | $19.47 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 10 | 5 of 10 | 4 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | — | — | Panthenol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Neutrogena - Visibly Clear Pore and Shine Daily Scrub" is effective for: Exfoliation and Anti-blemish
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (0.90% - 1.35%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (glycerin 2.10% - 3.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 4.90$ in the United States, for 6.20CA$ in Canada and from 3.53£ up to 4.71£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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