novaclear Acne Cream
novaclear Novaclear Acne Cream lists 27 ingredients on its label, 24 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.
- Aqua
- PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
- Propylene Glycol
- Steareth-2
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Stearic Acid
- Steareth-21
- Dimethicone
- Salicylic Acid
- Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
- Squalane
- Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Salvia Sclarea Oil
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
- Panthenol
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Silica
- Lauric Acid
- Myristic Acid
- Oleic Acid
- Poloxamer 407
- Xanthan Gum
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Triethanolamine
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains essential oilsContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- PPG-15 Stearyl EtherCetearyl Alcohol
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- CLEANSING
- Stearic Acid
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Other ingredients
Steareth-2Steareth-21SqualaneCucurbita Pepo Seed OilRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilSalvia Sclarea OilChamomilla Recutita Flower OilPanthenolMentha Piperita OilSilicaLauric AcidMyristic AcidOleic AcidPoloxamer 407Xanthan GumCaprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinTriethanolamine
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PPG-15 Stearyl Ether | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Steareth-2 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Stearic Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, FRAGRANCE, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Steareth-21 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Squalane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, REFATTING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Salvia Sclarea Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mentha Piperita Oil | FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/361 | 5 · 0 | Yellow |
| Silica | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lauric Acid | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 4 | Green |
| Myristic Acid | PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Oleic Acid | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Poloxamer 407 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethanolamine | BUFFERING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/62 | 2 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- PPG-15 Stearyl Ether
- PPG-15 stearyl ether emollient, improves spreadability; low-molecular PPG, slippery feel.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Steareth-2
- Not decoded yet
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Stearic Acid
- Fatty acid emulsifier, white waxy solid; adds slip feel
- Steareth-21
- Not decoded yet
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Squalane
- Emollient from plants or synthetic; light texture
- Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
- Pumpkin seed oil, rich in linoleic acid and tocopherols; emollient; 1-5%, high oleic systems may be comedogenic, good tolerance
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usage
- Salvia Sclarea Oil
- Clary sage oil, aromatic and tonic; contains ketones, limit usage to avoid irritation
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
- German chamomile oil with alpha-bisabolol for soothing; essential oil with allergen risk, use low, label as fragrance.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Peppermint essential oil, strong cooling; highly irritating and sensitizing at high levels; dilute, avoid in sensitive skin.
- Silica
- Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products
- Lauric Acid
- Lauric acid for cleansing and emulsification; high comedogenic rating, recommend limiting to 1-2% or combining with other acids.
- Myristic Acid
- Saturated fatty acid, saponification feedstock; insoluble alone, pairs with stearic acid.
- Oleic Acid
- Oleic acid for emolliency/emulsification; high levels may increase skin penetration
- Poloxamer 407
- Not decoded yet
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Triethanolamine
- Triethanolamine for buffering; restricted, limit concentration to avoid high pH and irritation
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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