Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment Review

Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment
1.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
2.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
Ingredients

Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment Ingredients

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Full Ingredient List (INCI):

Water, Carbomer, Benzoyl Peroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Laureth-4, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Review

Does Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment Work?

 
According to CreamScan's analysis of the ingredient list, here’s what Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment has to offer:
 
✅ A bit of moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 1.0 out of 10.

  

Key Benefits of Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment

 
These are the key benefits you can expect from using Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment:
 

🔵 Slight Moisturizing When Used Alone

According to CreamScan analysis, Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment is slightly moisturizing, with a moisturizing rating of 1.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product is purely humectant, but with a low Humectancy of 2.0 out of 10. It has zero Occlusivity as we didn't find any occlusive ingredients on the ingredient list.

This type of product provides relatively light moisturizing on its own but can contribute to overall moisturizing efficacy when used as part of a skincare routine, alongside another moisturizer.

📌 Certain studies suggest that humectants alone may not effectively moisturize the skin. If you use this product as your only moisturizer, we recommend following it with one that contains at least some occlusive ingredients.

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

📌 Please note that this is not a complete list of benefits. We are in the process of enhancing our model to incorporate anti-pigmentation, exfoliation and anti-acne ratings.

Pros & Cons of Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment

 
Here’s an overview of the pros and cons of Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment to help you decide if it’s the right choice for your skincare routine:
 

🟩 Pros:

Provides relatively light moisturizing on its own but can contribute to the moisturizing efficacy of any skincare routine
 

⭕ Cons: 

✅ We couldn't find any
   

Summary: Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment

 
Based on the ingredient list analysis, CreamScan AI suggests that Neutrogena On-the-Spot Acne Treatment
, as a moisturizer, provides relatively light hydration on its own but can enhance the moisturizing efficacy of any skincare routine.
 
📌 Fact check. At CreamScan, we are committed to accuracy and fairness. If you spot any errors or something that doesn’t seem right, please click here to let us know. We regularly update the ingredient lists and monitor the latest research on ingredient efficacy to ensure that our information remains as complete and precise as possible. The information provided here is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional advice. We do not guarantee the efficacy or safety of any product, as individual results may vary.

 

Ingredient Breakdown

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
85
6
2.5
2
1.9
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
Function:
Origin:
Carbomer
Function:
Origin:
Benzoyl Peroxide
Function:
Origin:
Ethylhexylglycerin
Function:
Origin:
Sodium Hydroxide
Function:
Origin:
Chlorphenesin
Function:
Origin:
Disodium EDTA
Function:
Origin:
Laureth-4
Function:
Origin:
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Function:
Origin:

Ratings

All humectants
2.0
2
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
1.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 2 10
2.0
2
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
None
Moisturizing rating
1.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
2
All humectants 2 10
2
All humectants
2.0
2
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
None
All soothing 0 5 No
All soothing
0
None
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %85
Function
Origin
WaterThe 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.
Carbomer
Est. %6
Function
Origin
CarbomerA synthetic ingredient with the ability to gel water. When used in emulsions, such as lotions and creams, carbomer can also act as an emulsion stabilizer.
Benzoyl Peroxide
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Benzoyl Peroxide
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %2
Function
Origin
EthylhexylglycerinA preservative booster derived from glycerin. It is commonly paired with other preservatives to improve their efficacy. Ethylhexylglycerin is also a humectant due to its chemical base of glycerin.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %1.9
Function
Origin
Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Chlorphenesin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ChlorphenesinA preservative and broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that protects products from a wide range of bacteria and fungi.
Disodium EDTA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Disodium EDTAA synthetic chelator that helps to maintain the look and smell of a product by 'locking up' troublesome metal ions.
Laureth-4
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Laureth-4A surfactant that can suspend oil droplets in a large water phase. The oils are typically fragrances or other oils added in small amounts. Laureth-4 is listed among common comedogenic ingredients by acne.org.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Hydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseA natural viscosity controlling agent that is commonly used in skin cleansing products to thicken the consistency. It also functions as an emulsion stabilizing agent and binding agent.