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Neutrogena
Evenly Clear Acne Cleanser with Salicylic Acid
A face wash built around PHA and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
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From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Acne & blemishes
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Uneven texture
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Cleanse twice a day. Wet face. Apply to hands, add water & work into a lather. Massage face gently. Rinse thoroughly.
Caution
For external use only. When using this product: Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, immediately flush with water. Skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
What's inside
Ingredients List
6 trigger at least one check · 10 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Panthenol (provitamin B5)
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Ingredients Explained
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Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine →Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Gluconolactone
Chelating, Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone is a PHA.
Learn more about Gluconolactone →Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
Cleansing, Foam Boosting
Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Emulsifying
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →
Dupes
- CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser67% match
- The Inkey List Salicylic Acid Cleanser65% match
- Neutrogena Hydro Boost Fragrance-Free Gel Facial Cleanser64% match
- Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Facial Cleansing Gel63% match
- Paula's Choice Pore Normalizing Cleanser62% match
- PanOxyl Acne Gel Wash61% match