Overview
Neutrogena Naturals Purifying Facial Cleanser falls into the category of products that are meant to be rinsed off, peeled off, or taken off. We believe that the moisturizing effects of these products end as soon as they are removed from the skin, no matter how many moisturizing ingredients are on the ingredient list. This is why we don’t provide a moisturizing rating for them.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- NON-COMEDOGENIC
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
| Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Decyl Glucoside | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
| Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate | Botanical, Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
| Sodium Chloride | Naturally occurring, Synthetic | Fragrance,Flavor,Formula Helper |
| Citric Acid | Botanical, Synthetic | Exfoliant,Formula Helper |
| Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract | Botanical | Exfoliant,Soothing,Astringent |
| Sodium Benzoate | Synthetic | Fragrance,Preservative,Formula Helper |
| Fragrance | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Fragrance |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | Botanical, Synthetic | Formula Helper |
Ingredients explained
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.
Function
Cleansing, Antistatic, Foaming, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
A surfactant that can function as both a cleansing agent and emulsifier. As a cleansing agent, it is very mild on the skin. As an emulsifier, decyl glucoside will produce oil-in-water emulsions. It is naturally derived from vegetable oils and starch.
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
Function
Cleansing, Antistatic, Foaming, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A mild surfactant with excellent foaming properties and thickening capabilities.