neutrogena Esfoliante Neutrogena ® Acne Proofing ™
neutrogena Neutrogena Esfoliante Neutrogena ® Acne Proofing ™ lists 18 ingredients on its label, 17 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
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
- Sorbitol
- Salicylic Acid
- Cellulose
- Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
- Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
- Panthenol
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Parfum
- Microcrystalline Wax
- C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
- Benzalkonium Chloride
- Disodium EDTA
- Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- Ci 19140
- Ci 73360
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of essential oilsContains sulfatesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains formaldehyde releasers
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CLEANSING
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
- ANTISTATIC
- Cocamidopropyl HydroxysultainePanthenol
- HUMECTANT
- Sorbitol
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- ABSORBENT
- Cellulose
- SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING
- Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
Other ingredients
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4Sodium HydroxideParfumMicrocrystalline WaxC12-15 Alkyl LactateBenzalkonium ChlorideDisodium EDTACocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride PhosphateCi 19140Ci 73360
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | 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 |
| Sorbitol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cellulose | ABSORBENT, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate | SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates Crosspolymer-4 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Microcrystalline Wax | BINDING, BULKING, EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| C12-15 Alkyl Lactate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Benzalkonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, DEODORANT, PRESERVATIVE, SURFACTANT - DISPERSING · 限制 V/54 III/65 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 19140 | COLORANT, HAIR DYEING · 限制 IV/44 (CI 19140) III/189 (Acid Yellow 23; Acid Yellow 23 Aluminum lake) | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 73360 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/100 | 0 · – | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- 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
- Sorbitol
- Polyol humectant with strong hygroscopy; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives; also a solvent or adjuster.
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Cellulose
- Plant-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; requires full hydration, poor cationic compatibility
- Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
- Hydrolyzed potato starch anionic surfactant, biodegradable and mild, suitable for gentle cleansers
- Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
- Not decoded yet
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Microcrystalline Wax
- Petroleum-derived hard wax for lipsticks and ointments; provides high-melting structure, heavy feel, potentially comedogenic
- C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
- Lactate ester emollient, acts as solvent and emulsifier aid, lowers greasy feel without irritation
- Benzalkonium Chloride
- Cationic preservative/disinfectant. Restricted in EU to 0.1% (0.6% ocular). Irritant; incompatible with anionic surfactants.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- Cationic conditioner reducing hair static, improves dry hair smoothness; compatibility limits with other cationics
- Ci 19140
- Acid Yellow 23 lake; for coloring and hair dyeing. High water solubility and precipitation risk, pH control required.
- Ci 73360
- Lake red pigment for coloration; inert, non-irritating, used within concentration limits
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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