neutrogena Men’s Invigorating Face Wash
neutrogena Neutrogena Men’s Invigorating Face Wash lists 19 ingredients on its label, 18 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.
- Water
- Glycerin
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Coco-Glucoside
- Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate
- Panthenol
- Polyquaternium-7
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
- Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
- Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
- Menthol
- Disodium EDTA
- Polysorbate 20
- Citric Acid
- Methylparaben
- Dmdm Hydantoin
- Blue 1
- Ext. Violet 2
- Fragrance
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of siliconesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsContains sulfatesContains PEGContains fragranceContains parabensContains formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergens
Formulation view Men's wash combines strong SLS with mild glucoside, adding panthenol and menthol for freshness. Acrylates adjust gel texture. Suitable for oily skin requiring deep cleansing. Note: High sulfate levels may cause post-wash tightness, necessitating subsequent moisturization.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Lauryl SulfateCoco-Glucoside
- ANTISTATIC
- Disodium LauroamphodiacetatePanthenol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
- VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
- Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
Other ingredients
Polyquaternium-7Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol SulfonateMentholDisodium EDTAPolysorbate 20Citric AcidMethylparabenDmdm HydantoinBlue 1Ext. Violet 2Fragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | CLEANSING, DENATURANT, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 4 · 0 | Yellow |
| Coco-Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - HYDROTROPE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-7 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate | UV ABSORBER | 0 · – | Green |
| Menthol | DENATURANT, FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, SOOTHING · 限制 III/338 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Dmdm Hydantoin | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/33 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Blue 1 | 着色剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ext. Violet 2 | 着色剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
- Strong anionic surfactant, high foam; high irritation risk, avoid in sensitive formulas.
- Coco-Glucoside
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming; rich foam, low irritation, suitable for sensitive and children's products
- Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate
- Gentle amphoteric surfactant for cleansing and foaming; high concentrations may irritate mucous membranes, check compatibility with ionic surfactants.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Polyquaternium-7
- Not decoded yet
- PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
- PEG-modified emulsifier; mild, low-foam. For O/W and anhydrous systems, check compatibility and viscosity.
- Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer
- Acrylate copolymer thickener at 0.5–2%; incompatible with cationics, dilute first, PEG-modified
- Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
- UV-B absorber, often as photostabilizer; 0.1–0.5% active; water-soluble, requires stable pairing
- 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
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Dmdm Hydantoin
- Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.
- Blue 1
- Synthetic water-soluble dye for color; use within regulatory limits
- Ext. Violet 2
- Diazo dye for color cosmetics; verify heavy metal limits and avoid acidic pH causing fading.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
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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