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Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Facial Cleanser

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Neutrogena

Deep Clean Cream Facial Cleanser

cleanser · 200 g · Skincare

Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Facial Cleanser is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 14-ingredient list, with salicylic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance and sulfates (Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate).

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

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Key ingredients in Deep Clean Cream Facial Cleanser

  • Salicylic acid (BHA)

    An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

  1. 1WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Sodium C14-16 Olefin SulfonateSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent, called a surfactant, made from…Sulfates
  3. 3Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mild, coconut-derived cleansing agent that creates foam and helps other cleansers…
  4. 4Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  5. 5Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
  6. 6PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
  7. 7PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
  8. 8FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  9. 9Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
  10. 10Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
  11. 11C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
  12. 12Polyquaternium-7This conditioning polymer, made from acrylamide and a positively charged monomer, gives…
  13. 13Yellow 5A synthetic yellow dye, also called FD&C Yellow No. 5 or tartrazine, used to give a…
  14. 14Red 40

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0070501060902, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsFragrance (#8)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate (#2)
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Facial Cleanser fragrance-free?

No. Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Facial Cleanser contains Fragrance (ingredient 8 of 14).

Does Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Facial Cleanser contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate). Parabens: none listed.

Which ingredient rules does Neutrogena Deep Clean Cream Facial Cleanser pass?

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

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