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Is Neutrogena Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser Fungal Acne (Malassezia) Safe?

No concerns flagged Standard: Fungal Acne (Malassezia)

Pass

0 of 13 flagged (0 high-risk, 0 watchlist) — Score 10.0/10

Cosmetiqly Score 10.0/10

Formulation Analysis: Why This Product Passes

The Fungal Acne (Malassezia) standard screens for lipids, fatty acids (c11-c24), esters, and polysorbates that feed malassezia yeast folliculitis.

Across all 13 verified INCI ingredients in Neutrogena Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser, zero matches were detected against the 15 screened triggers under this standard. Consequently, this formulation earns a verdict of Pass with a score of 10.0/10 (No concerns flagged).

Complete INCI formulation (13 ingredients)

Deduplicated
# Ingredient Status for Fungal Acne (Malassezia)
1 Water (eau) Pass
2 Glycerin Pass
3 Kaolin Pass
4 Gluconolactone Pass
5 Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Pass
6 Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine Pass
7 Citric Acid Pass
8 Hydroxyacetophenone Pass
9 Xanthan Gum Pass
10 Sodium Citrate Pass
11 Caprylyl Glycol Pass
12 Tetrasodium EDTA Pass
13 Titanium Dioxide Pass

Evaluated alternative Cleanser options (10/10 Score)

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

Cerave CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser Score: 10/10 · 0 Flags Cerave Renewing SA Cleanser Score: 10/10 · 0 Flags Neutrogena Ultra gentle daily cleanser Score: 10/10 · 0 Flags

Other safety checks for Skin Balancing Clay Cleanser

Non-Comedogenic 10.0/10 Silicone-Free 10.0/10 Fragrance-Free 10.0/10 Paraben-Free 10.0/10 Sulfate-Free 10.0/10 Rosacea & Eczema-Safe 10.0/10 Malassezia Yeast Free 10.0/10

Data Provenance & Reviewer Information

  • Data Source: Open Beauty Facts · Barcode: 0062600380203 (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.