clean-clear Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control Moisturizer
clean-clear Clean & Clear Advantage Acne Control Moisturizer lists 33 ingredients on its label, 28 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.
- Salicylic Acid
- Water
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- Emulsifying Wax NF
- Dimethicone
- PPG-10 Cetyl Ether
- C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
- Methyl Gluceth-20
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glycine Soja Seed Extract
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- Steareth-21
- Isoceteth-20
- Polyacrylamide
- Phenoxyethanol
- Cetyl Lactate
- Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- Glycerin
- Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- Fragrance
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Cetearyl Glucoside
- Laureth-7
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- Benzalkonium Chloride
- Disodium EDTA
- Propylene Glycol
- Butylene Glycol
- Capryloyl Glycine
- Sarcosine
- Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
- Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesContains siliconesContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains mineral oilContains formaldehyde releasersContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- ANTIFOAMING
- Dimethicone
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- PPG-10 Cetyl EtherGlycine Soja Seed Extract
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- C12-15 Alkyl LactateCetearyl Alcohol
Other ingredients
Emulsifying Wax NFMethyl Gluceth-20Phenyl TrimethiconeSteareth-21Isoceteth-20PolyacrylamidePhenoxyethanolCetyl LactateEthylene/Acrylic Acid CopolymerGlycerinCocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride PhosphateFragranceC13-14 IsoparaffinCetearyl GlucosideLaureth-7Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateBenzalkonium ChlorideDisodium EDTAPropylene GlycolButylene GlycolCapryloyl GlycineSarcosineCinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark ExtractCedrus Atlantica Bark ExtractPortulaca Oleracea Extract
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate | ANTIMICROBIAL, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Emulsifying Wax NF | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PPG-10 Cetyl Ether | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| C12-15 Alkyl Lactate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Methyl Gluceth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycine Soja Seed Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenyl Trimethicone | ANTIFOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Steareth-21 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Isoceteth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyacrylamide | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING · 限制 III/66 | — | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cetyl Lactate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| C13-14 Isoparaffin | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Glucoside | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Laureth-7 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 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 |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Capryloyl Glycine | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTI-SEBUM, DEODORANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sarcosine | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTIOXIDANT, ASTRINGENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Portulaca Oleracea Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
- C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.
- Emulsifying Wax NF
- Not decoded yet
- Dimethicone
- Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin
- PPG-10 Cetyl Ether
- PPG-10 cetyl ether, PEG-like solvent; silky emollient, check PEG purity
- C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
- Lactate ester emollient, acts as solvent and emulsifier aid, lowers greasy feel without irritation
- Methyl Gluceth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Glycine Soja Seed Extract
- Soybean extract for skin conditioning; low allergen risk, monitor batch protein variability.
- Phenyl Trimethicone
- Aromatic modified silicone for high gloss and occlusion; inert, non-volatile, may leave surface residue
- Steareth-21
- Not decoded yet
- Isoceteth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Polyacrylamide
- Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Cetyl Lactate
- Cetyl lactate emollient at 0.5-5%; non-irritating, non-comedogenic
- Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
- Water-soluble film former for matte feel; often used in emulsion form
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
- Cationic conditioner reducing hair static, improves dry hair smoothness; compatibility limits with other cationics
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature
- Cetearyl Glucoside
- Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended
- Laureth-7
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
- High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.
- 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
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Capryloyl Glycine
- Functional surfactant with seborrhea-control properties; suited for oily or acne-prone skin.
- Sarcosine
- Sarcosine, skin conditioning/pH buffer; check charge interaction with cationic surfactants.
- Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
- Antimicrobial and antioxidant extract; strictly limit dosage due to potential irritation
- Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Portulaca Oleracea Extract
- Achyronica extract with anti-inflammatory properties; monitor for heavy metals and pesticides, low-risk at typical doses
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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