Clear & Defend 2 in 1 Wash-Mask

face mask · 150 ml · Skincare

Neutrogena Clear & Defend 2 in 1 Wash-Mask is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 22-ingredient list, with glycerin and salicylic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum [PR-017563) Keratolytisk).

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 Clear & Defend 2 in 1 Wash-Mask

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

Full ingredient list, decoded

22 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…
2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3KaolinKaolin is a soft white clay, mostly made of the mineral kaolinite, that mainly absorbs…
4BentoniteBentonite is a soft clay made mostly of montmorillonite, formed from weathered volcanic…
5Sodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateSodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is a mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that lifts oil…
6CI 77891Titanium dioxide is a white mineral powder that scatters ultraviolet light, serving…
7Trideceth-9Trideceth-9 is a gentle nonionic surfactant that helps oil and water mix and lifts dirt…
8C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
9Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
10Cetyl Lactate
11Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
12MentholMenthol is a cooling compound found naturally in peppermint oil and also made in labs.…
13Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
14PEG-5 Ethylhexanoate
15Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
16Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
17Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
18Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
19Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
20Sodium Hydroxide Chlorphenesin
21Benzalkonium Chloride
22Parfum [PR-017563) KeratolytiskFragrance

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/3574661499666, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum [PR-017563) Keratolytisk (#22)
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 Clear & Defend 2 in 1 Wash-Mask fragrance-free?

No. Neutrogena Clear & Defend 2 in 1 Wash-Mask contains Parfum [PR-017563) Keratolytisk (ingredient 22 of 22).

Does Neutrogena Clear & Defend 2 in 1 Wash-Mask contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

Which ingredient rules does Neutrogena Clear & Defend 2 in 1 Wash-Mask pass?

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