Is Neutrogena Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Face Scrub 125mL Alcohol-Free Safe?
No concerns flagged Standard: Alcohol-Free
Free of flagged ingredients
0 of 30 flagged (0 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 10.0/10
Cosmetiqly Score 10.0/10
Formulation Analysis: Why This Product Passes
The Alcohol-Free standard screens for simple low-molecular-weight volatile drying alcohols (does not flag beneficial emollient fatty alcohols).
Across all 30 verified INCI ingredients in Neutrogena Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Face Scrub 125mL, zero matches were detected against the 7 screened triggers under this standard. Consequently, this formulation earns a verdict of Free of flagged ingredients with a score of 10.0/10 (No concerns flagged).
Complete INCI formulation (30 ingredients)
Deduplicated| # | Ingredient | Status for Alcohol-Free |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Water | Pass |
| 2 | Cetyl Alcohol | Pass |
| 3 | PPG-15 Stearyl Ether | Pass |
| 4 | Cellulose | Pass |
| 5 | Glycerin | Pass |
| 6 | Polysorbate 60 | Pass |
| 7 | Salicylic Acid | Pass |
| 8 | Steareth-21 | Pass |
| 9 | C12-15 Alkyl Lactate | Pass |
| 10 | Glycolic Acid | Pass |
| 11 | Cetyl Lactate | Pass |
| 12 | Potassium Cetyl Phosphate | Pass |
| 13 | Sodium Hydroxide | Pass |
| 14 | Xanthan Gum | Pass |
| 15 | Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate | Pass |
| 16 | Disodium EDTA | Pass |
| 17 | Fragrance | Pass |
| 18 | Menthol | Pass |
| 19 | Benzalkonium Chloride | Pass |
| 20 | Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate | Pass |
| 21 | Agar | Pass |
| 22 | BHT | Pass |
| 23 | Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate | Pass |
| 24 | CI 77492 (Iron Oxides) | Pass |
| 25 | Mica | Pass |
| 26 | CI 19140 (Yellow 5) | Pass |
| 27 | Titanium Dioxide | Pass |
| 28 | CI 73360 (Red 30) | Pass |
| 29 | CI 16035 (Red 40) | Pass |
| 30 | CI 77491 (Iron Oxides) | Pass |
Evaluated alternative Moisturizer options (10/10 Score)
The following formulations in this category have been individually evaluated and contain zero Alcohol-Free flags:
Other safety checks for Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Face Scrub 125mL
Data Provenance & Reviewer Information
- Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode:
0062600300973(Verify on Source) - Last Data Verification: 2026-11-13
- Editorial Supervisor: Cosmetiqly Research Team, Editorial Team
- Report an Error: If an ingredient list is inaccurate, submit a correction with product packaging proof (72-hour SLA).
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.