Which ingredients were flagged in Neutrogena Norveç Formülü Hızlı Emilen Bakım Kremi for Fungal Acne (Malassezia)?

The following ingredients were flagged: ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE (HIGH concern: Synthetic fatty ester promoting rapid pityrosporum / Malassezia yeast expansion in follicular infundibula.); CETYL ALCOHOL (MODERATE concern: C16 fatty alcohol; generally tolerated in mild cases, flagged as a moderate watchlist item in active folliculitis flares.).

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Is Neutrogena Neutrogena Norveç Formülü Hızlı Emilen Bakım Kremi Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe?

High concern Standard: Fungal Acne (Malassezia)

Fails safety standards

2 of 13 flagged (1 high-risk, 1 watchlist) — Score 5.5/10

Cosmetiqly Score 5.5/10

Flagged ingredients & clinical citations (2)

The following ingredients in this formulation conflict with Fungal Acne (Malassezia) standards:

ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE HIGH Concern

Synthetic fatty ester promoting rapid pityrosporum / Malassezia yeast expansion in follicular infundibula.

Citation: Kligman AM, Mills OH Jr. "Acne cosmetica." Arch Dermatol. 1972;106(6):843-850.

CETYL ALCOHOL MODERATE Concern

C16 fatty alcohol; generally tolerated in mild cases, flagged as a moderate watchlist item in active folliculitis flares.

Citation: Rubenstein RM, Malerich SA. Malassezia (pityrosporum) folliculitis. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2014;7(3):37-41.

Complete INCI formulation (13 ingredients)

Deduplicated

#	Ingredient	Status for Fungal Acne (Malassezia)
1	AQUA	Pass
2	GLYCERIN	Pass
3	ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE	Flagged (HIGH)
4	CETYL ALCOHOL	Flagged (MODERATE)
5	POTASSIUM CETYL PHOSPATE	Pass
6	CARBOMER	Pass
7	CAPRYLYL GLYCOL	Pass
8	PARFUM	Pass
9	SODIUM HYDROXIDE	Pass
10	P-ANISIC ACID	Pass
11	TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	Pass
12	ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN	Pass
13	TOCOPHEROL	Pass

Evaluated alternative Skincare options (10/10 Score)

The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Fungal Acne (Malassezia) flags:

The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA Score: 10/10 · 0 Flags The Ordinary Caffeine Solution 5% + EGCG Score: 10/10 · 0 Flags The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane Score: 10/10 · 0 Flags

Other safety checks for Neutrogena Norveç Formülü Hızlı Emilen Bakım Kremi

Pregnancy & Lactation 10.0/10 Non-Comedogenic 7.0/10 Silicone-Free 10.0/10 Fragrance-Free 7.0/10 Paraben-Free 10.0/10 Alcohol-Free 10.0/10 Vegan & Cruelty-Free 10.0/10 Rosacea & Eczema-Safe 7.0/10 Malassezia Yeast Free 10.0/10 Nut-Allergy Safe 10.0/10 Gluten-Free 10.0/10 Phthalate-Free 10.0/10

Data Provenance & Reviewer Information

Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode: 00320590 (Verify on Source)
Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
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Important Disclaimer: This review is an automated toxicological and dermatological screening for educational purposes. It is not medical or dermatological advice. Chemical safety depends on user skin condition and exact concentration. Always patch-test new products.