Neutrogena advanced acne serum
Neutrogena neutrogena advanced acne serum lists 18 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
- Glycolic Acid
- Propylene Glycol
- Dimethicone
- Mandelic Acid
- Gluconolactone
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Salicylic Acid
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Disodium EDTA
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Ethyl Linalool
- Methyldihydrojasmonate
- Methyl Anthranilate
- 3-Hexenol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Aqueous serum with high-concentration glycolic and mandelic acids, plus salicylic acid for exfoliation. Dimethicone provides slip, polymers provide viscosity. pH adjusted with sodium hydroxide. Hydrated with polyols. Suitable for tolerant skin. Factory view: Multi-acid blending requires strict pH control to manage irritation risks.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- BUFFERING
- Glycolic AcidSodium Hydroxide
- HUMECTANT
- Propylene Glycol
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Mandelic Acid
- CHELATING
- Gluconolactone
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
Other ingredients
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Salicylic AcidDimethicone CrosspolymerDisodium EDTADipropylene GlycolEthyl LinaloolMethyldihydrojasmonateMethyl Anthranilate3-Hexenol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycolic Acid | BUFFERING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mandelic Acid | ANTIMICROBIAL | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 | EMULSION STABILISING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Dimethicone Crosspolymer | EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR FIXING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Dipropylene Glycol | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethyl Linalool | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methyldihydrojasmonate | FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methyl Anthranilate | FRAGRANCE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| 3-Hexenol | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Glycolic Acid
- Glycolic acid for exfoliation; requires buffering at concentrations >10%, avoid combination with other acids.
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- Mandelic Acid
- Alpha-hydroxy acid for exfoliation and antibacterial effects; mild penetration, less photosensitivity than other AHAs
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
- Light emollient ester, non-greasy, improves product spreadability.
- Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
- High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.
- Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
- Water-soluble thickener; requires neutralizer, performs best at pH 5–7
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Dimethicone Crosspolymer
- Crosslinked silicone polymer providing silkiness and viscosity control; for hair and skin; inert but hard to biodegrade.
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Solvent for essential oils; better humectancy than PEG
- Ethyl Linalool
- Fragrance ingredient providing floral notes; listed as one of EU 26 allergens, labeling required.
- Methyldihydrojasmonate
- Methyl dihydrojasmonate, jasmine accord; synthetic fragrance, potential allergen.
- Methyl Anthranilate
- Jasmine-like fragrance, photosensitizing; avoid sun exposure combination, comply with regulatory limits.
- 3-Hexenol
- Plant essential oil component with green scent; fragrance and potential allergen, control concentration.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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