Transparent Facial Bar for Acne-Prone Skin
The Neutrogena Transparent Facial Bar for Acne-Prone Skin is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 19 ingredients (12 low-risk) rates it Excellent (91/100). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
5
|
B
|
Triethanolamine
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
|
3
|
B
|
TEA-Stearate
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Tallowate
(Sufactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
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
|
|
B
|
TEA-Lauryl Sulfate
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Cocoate
(Cleansing, Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
Sodium Ricinoleate
(Cleansing, Surfactant Emulsifying) |
|
|
2
|
|
Sodium Oleate
(Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetyl Acetate
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Masking) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
4
|
B
|
Cocamide MEA
(Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Stearate
(Sufactant, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Antistatic Agent, Emulsifying) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
6
|
A
|
BHT
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Masking) |
|
|
3
|
|
Tocopheryl Acetate
(Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
2
|
|
Tetrasodium Etidronate
(Chelating Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Trisodium HEDTA
(Chelating Agent) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Sodium Metabisulfite
(Antioxidant, Preservative, Reducing) |
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