Neutrogena Skinclearing concealer ingredients list

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.

1. Cyclopentasiloxane
2. Dimethicone
3. Kaolin
4. Cyclomethicone
5. VP/Hexadecene Copolymer
6. Synthetic wax
7. Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone
8. Trisiloxane
9. Bis-PEG/PPG 14/14 Dimethicone
10. Cyclohexasiloxane
11. Butylene Glycol
12. Silica
13. Phenoxyethanol
14. Boron nitride
15. Polysilicone-11
16. Quaternium-90 bentonite
17. Sodium chloride
18. Magnesium sulfate
19. Propylene Glycol
20. Methylparaben
21. Farnesol
22. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract
23. Propylene carbonate
24. Triethoxycaprylylsilane
25. Propylparaben
26. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
27. Polymethyl Methacrylate
28. Tocopheryl Acetate
29. Cocamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate
30. Cetyl lactate
31. C12-15 alkyl lactate
32. Benzalkonium Chloride
33. Retinyl Palmitate
34. Pantothenic Acid
35. Ascorbic Acid
36. Titanium Dioxide
37. Iron Oxides

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains siliconesContains fragranceContains PEGContains parabensContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains formaldehyde releasers

Key ingredients

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

CyclopentasiloxaneCyclomethicone

ANTIFOAMING

DimethiconeTrisiloxane

ABRASIVE

KaolinSynthetic wax

BINDING

VP/Hexadecene Copolymer

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone

Other ingredients

Bis-PEG/PPG 14/14 DimethiconeCyclohexasiloxaneButylene GlycolSilicaPhenoxyethanolBoron nitridePolysilicone-11Quaternium-90 bentoniteSodium chlorideMagnesium sulfatePropylene GlycolMethylparabenFarnesolChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractPropylene carbonateTriethoxycaprylylsilanePropylparabenAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuicePolymethyl MethacrylateTocopheryl AcetateCocamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphateCetyl lactateC12-15 alkyl lactateBenzalkonium ChlorideRetinyl PalmitatePantothenic AcidAscorbic AcidTitanium DioxideIron Oxides

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Ingredients explained

Cyclopentasiloxane

Cyclopentasiloxane for emollient/solvent; volatile silicone, smooth feel, check VOC regulations.

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Kaolin

Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119

Cyclomethicone

Volatile silicone for light feel; contains D4 restricted by EU, must be <0.1% after 2026

VP/Hexadecene Copolymer

Film-former for hair fixation; often needs co-solvents or cationic system.

Synthetic wax

Waxy solidifier for hardness and gloss; complex mixture, not a single molecule.

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 dimethicone

Silicone surfactant, smooth and mild; regulates rheology and adds antistatic benefits

Trisiloxane

Used as anti-foaming and lubricant; provides silkiness, used at low levels.

Bis-PEG/PPG 14/14 Dimethicone

Not decoded yet

Cyclohexasiloxane

Volatile cyclic silicone evaporating without residue; ensure compliance with EU limits on cyclic polydimethylsiloxanes, use octamer

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Silica

Silica powder at 1–10%; absorbs oil, thickens, provides matte finish, for oil-control products

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Boron nitride

Flake-shaped inorganic filler for slip and bulk in powders; control particle size to minimize inhalation risk

Polysilicone-11

Not decoded yet

Quaternium-90 bentonite

Modified clay for high-viscosity gels and powder suspensions; excessive use causes heavy texture

Sodium chloride

Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps

Magnesium sulfate

Bulk agent at 0.1–1%; highly water-soluble, avoid high local concentration.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Methylparaben

Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.

Farnesol

Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.

Propylene carbonate

Inert solvent and viscosity modifier; often used as penetration enhancer, mild at low levels

Triethoxycaprylylsilane

Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.

Propylparaben

Medium-chain preservative; restricted use, pH-sensitive efficacy.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Polymethyl Methacrylate

PMMA for thickening, suspension, and film; micro-size powder carrier, very low irritation

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Cocamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate

Cationic conditioner reducing hair static, improves dry hair smoothness; compatibility limits with other cationics

Cetyl lactate

Cetyl lactate emollient at 0.5-5%; non-irritating, non-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.

Retinyl Palmitate

Vitamin A ester for skin conditioning; light-sensitive, requires protection, avoid in pregnancy.

Pantothenic Acid

B5 for antistatic, hair care, and skin barrier; water-soluble, keep light-protected.

Ascorbic Acid

Vitamin C, potent antioxidant requiring acidic environment for stability; oxidizes and discolors easily, needs light and air protection, concentration 1-10%, pure L-ascorbic acid is more irritating.

Titanium Dioxide

Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention

Iron Oxides

Inorganic pigment for color; particulate form, inhalation risk low in cosmetics.