Neutrogena Deep Clean Smoothing Exfoliator
Neutrogena Neutrogena Deep Clean Smoothing Exfoliator lists 18 ingredients on its label, 14 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Contains sulfatesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- CLEANSING
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
- ABSORBENT
- Cellulose
- HUMECTANT
- Sorbitol
- SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING
- Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
Other ingredients
Salicylic Acid 0.5% w/wAcrylates Crosspolymer-4Glycolic AcidFragranceMicrostalline WaxSodium HydroxideMentholDisodium EDTACI 77510CI 42053
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salicylic Acid 0.5% w/w | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cellulose | ABSORBENT, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates Crosspolymer-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate | SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Microstalline Wax | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| CI 77510 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/138 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| CI 42053 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Salicylic Acid 0.5% w/w
- Not decoded yet
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Sulfate surfactant at 1–5%; strong cleansing, may cause dryness/irritation
- Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
- Mild amino acid amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foam boosting; low irritation, biodegradable
- Cellulose
- Plant-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; requires full hydration, poor cationic compatibility
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
- Hydrolyzed potato starch anionic surfactant, biodegradable and mild, suitable for gentle cleansers
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Microstalline Wax
- Not decoded yet
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Menthol
- Cooling and soothing agent at 0.5–2%; high levels may cause sensitivity or irritation, use caution around eyes and mucous membranes
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- CI 77510
- Tin oxide, inert white pigment; non-toxic and non-irritating; used for coverage or as physical sunscreen aid
- CI 42053
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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