Blackhead Eliminating Face Scrub

exfoliant · 150 ml · Skincare

Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Face Scrub is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 27-ingredient list, with glycerin and salicylic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance.

Contains fragrance
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Blackhead Eliminating Face Scrub

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Salicylic acid (BHA)
An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.

Full ingredient list, decoded

27 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
3PPG-15 Stearyl EtherA synthetic ether built from stearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, plus a chain of…
4CelluloseCellulose is the main structural fiber in plant cell walls. In skincare and makeup, it…
5GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
6Polysorbate 60Polysorbate 60 is a mild, water-loving emulsifier made from sorbitol, ethylene oxide…
7Steareth-21Steareth-21 is an emulsifier made from a fatty alcohol that keeps oil and water blended…
8Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
9Chondrus Crispus
10GlucoseGlucose is a simple sugar, usually made from corn or other starches. In skincare it…
11Agar
12Menthyl Lactate
13PVPPVP is a synthetic polymer that dissolves in water and many solvents. Its main job is…
14Potassium Cetyl PhosphateA mild emulsifier made from cetyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, and phosphate. It helps oil…
15Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
16Potassium ChloridePotassium Chloride is a mineral salt made of potassium and chlorine, mainly used to…
17Ammonium Polyacrylate
18MicaMica is a group of shiny minerals that break into thin, flat plates. In cosmetics it…
19Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
20BHTBHT is a synthetic antioxidant that slows down oxidation, the process that makes oils…
21PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
22Benzoic AcidA small, naturally occurring acid that helps keep formulas fresh by slowing the growth…
23Dehydroacetic AcidDehydroacetic Acid is a synthetic preservative that helps keep water-based products…
24ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
25CI 77492A group of mineral pigments made from iron and oxygen, used to give color in makeup,…
26CI 77891Titanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…
27CI 73360

Source: Neutrogena product page, www.neutrogena.co.uk/skincare/exfoliators/blackhead-eliminating-facial, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum (#24)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Face Scrub fragrance-free?

No. Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Face Scrub contains Parfum (ingredient 24 of 27).

Does Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Face Scrub contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating Face Scrub pass?

Its full list passes our ingredient rules for MI allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and pregnancy. Key ingredients: Glycerin and Salicylic acid (BHA).