Clear & Soothe Clay Mask
The Neutrogena Clear & Soothe Clay Mask is a wash-off mask. Our analysis of its 27 ingredients (20 low-risk) rates it Excellent (93/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Kaolin
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking Agent, Bulking Agent, Opacifying, Skin Protecting, Slip Modifier) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Bentonite
(Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
CI 77891
(Colorant) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Trideceth-9
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
4
|
B
|
Salicylic Acid
(Antiacne Agent, Antidandruff Agent, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover, Denaturant, Exfoliant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Keratolytic, Masking, Preservative) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Curcuma Longa Root Extract
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Menthol
(Denaturant, External Analgesic, Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Oral Health Caredrug, Masking, Refreshing, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Dry Skin
|
|
4
|
B
|
Cetyl Lactate
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
|
PEG-5 Ethylhexanoate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
(Cleansing, Foaming, Surfactant) |
Sulfate
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Disodium EDTA
(Chelating Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Citrate
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Chelating, Masking) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
2
|
A
|
Chlorphenesin
(Cosmetic Biocide, Antimicrobial, Preservative) |
|
|
4
|
B
|
Benzalkonium Chloride
(Antimicrobial Agent, Antistatic Agent, Cosmetic Biocide, Deodorant, Surfactant Suspending Agent, Preservative) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
CI 77492
(Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
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