Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating 0.5% Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner

Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating 0.5% Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner
1.5
/ 10
Moisturizing
3.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
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Review

Results you may expect from using Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating 0.5% Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating 0.5% Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner:

  • A bit of moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 1.5 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Slightly moisturizing: Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating 0.5% Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner has a moisturizing rating of 1.5 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has zero occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusive ingredients on the ingredient list) and a moderate humectancy of 3.0 out of 10, entirely due to the high content of Glycerin (est. ≈3.0%).

Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
85
6
4
3
2
0.5
0.3
0.3
0.3
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Ratings

All humectants
3.0
3
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
1.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 3 10
3.0
3
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
None
Moisturizing rating
1.5
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
3
All humectants 3 10
3
All humectants
3.0
3
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
None
All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
None
Total
0
None
Anti-wrinkle rating
0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
None
All antioxidants 0 3 No
All antioxidants
0
None
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
0.5
All soothing 0.5 5 No
All soothing
0.5
0.5
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %85
Function
Origin
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Alcohol Denat.
Est. %6
Function
Origin

Denatured alcohol is ethanol that contains additives that make it unsafe to consume. It is mainly used as a solvent and an antimicrobial agent. A major drawback to alcohol denat. is that it dries out the skin.

PPG-5-Ceteth-20
Est. %4
Function
Origin
A synthetic emulsifier that can also contribute to the smooth feel of a product.
Glycerin
Est. %3
Function
Origin

The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective.

Citric Acid
Est. %2
Function
Origin
A gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Salicylic Acid
Est. %0.5
Function
Origin
This effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Menthyl Lactate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A derivative of menthol that has the same fresh, cooling effect on the skin, but that is less sensitizing and doesn’t have the strong mint scent of menthol.
Sodium Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
A salt of citric acid that has a salty and tart flavor and is used as a fragrance. It is mildly basic, meaning that its addition to a skincare product can adjust the pH upward.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Under trade secret law, manufacturers have the right not to disclose what exactly went into the fragrance and use the unspecific word Fragrance or Parfum instead. Many fragrances are highly allergenic.

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