Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Moisturize

Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Moisturize
4.4
/ 10
Moisturizing
4.5 Humectancy icon Humectancy
4.2 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity

Review

Results you may expect from using Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Moisturize:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Moisturize:

  • Moderate moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 4.4 out of 10.

How moisturizing is it?

Quite moisturizing: Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Moisturize has a moisturizing rating of 4.4 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? This product has relatively comparable levels of humectancy and occlusivity: a moderate humectancy of 4.5 out of 10, primarily due to the substantial concentration of Glycerin (est. ≈3.0%), and a moderate occlusivity of 4.2 out of 10, mainly due to the high content of Cetearyl Stearate (est. ≈6.0%) and Dimethicone (est. ≈2.0%).

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

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
65
Water
9
Dicaprylyl Ether
6
Cetearyl Stearate
4
Alcohol
3
Glycerin
2.5
Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
2
Dimethicone
1.5
Methyl Gluceth-20
1.3
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
1
Ceteth-10 Phosphate
0.5
Salicylic Acid
0.3
Dicetyl Phosphate
0.3
Steareth-20
0.3
Steareth-2
0.3
Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
Fragrance
0.3
Sodium Hydroxide
0.3
Disodium EDTA
0.3
Xanthan Gum
0.3
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
0.3
BHT
0.3
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
Est. %
Water
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Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
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Dimethicone
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Methyl Gluceth-20
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Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
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Ceteth-10 Phosphate
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Salicylic Acid
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Dicetyl Phosphate
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Steareth-20
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Steareth-2
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Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate
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Fragrance
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Sodium Hydroxide
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Ratings

All humectants
4.5
3
1.5
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
8.3
6.0
2.0
0.3
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
4.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 4.5 10
4.5
3
1.5
Occlusivity All occlusives 8.3 20
4.2
6.0
2.0
0.3
Moisturizing rating
4.4
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
3
1.5
All humectants 4.5 10
4.5
All humectants
4.5
3
1.5
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
6
2
0.3
All occlusives 8.3 20
4.2
All occlusives
8.3
6.0
2.0
0.3
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
0.3
0.3
All antioxidants 0.6 3 No
All antioxidants
0.6
BHT
0.3
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
0.3
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. %65
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.
Dicaprylyl Ether
Est. %9
Function
Origin
Dicaprylyl EtherA fast-spreading and very lightweight emollient. It is used to reduce the tack and oiliness of oil-based formulas and gives the skin a dry, silky after-feel. It is also a great solvent.
Cetearyl Stearate
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Cetearyl StearateDescription is coming soon
Alcohol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
AlcoholAn effective antimicrobial ingredient that kills bacteria, fungi, and even some viruses. It is also an excellent solvent and astringent. Alcohol helps to create lighter and less viscous products. It can, however, be dehydrating and skin-sensitizing.
Glycerin
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Neopentyl Glycol Diethylhexanoate
Est. %2.5
Function
Origin
Neopentyl Glycol DiethylhexanoateNeopentyl glycol diethylhexanoate is a blend of neopentyl glycol, an organic chemical compound used in production of lubricants, and hexanoic fatty acid. The ingredient has similar properties to its brother - Neopentyl Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate. It also serves as an emollient or a formula thickness adjuster.
Dimethicone
Est. %2
Function
Origin
DimethiconeThe most common silicone in skincare. It forms a silky, smooth film on the skin’s surface and can help to prevent water loss. It also aids in wound healing and can treat and soften scars. Dimethicone is considered to be very safe for use.
Methyl Gluceth-20
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Methyl Gluceth-20A humectant synthetically derived from glucose. It takes on the form of a clear, syrupy liquid.
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Aluminum Starch OctenylsuccinateAn absorbent that takes in oils from the skin to reduce the oily sheen. It can also absorb oils from the skincare product itself, resulting in a softer, less greasy product, normally with better spreadability and less tack.
Ceteth-10 Phosphate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Ceteth-10 PhosphateDescription is coming soon
Salicylic Acid
Est. %0.5
Function
Origin
Salicylic AcidThis 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.
Dicetyl Phosphate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Dicetyl PhosphateDescription is coming soon
Steareth-20
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Steareth-20A white to light brown reaction product of a clear gas and stearyl alcohol. Like the other steareth ingredients, steareth-20 is a waxy emulsifier that can help to form a stable emulsion, even in extreme conditions.
Steareth-2
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Steareth-2A waxy, naturally derived or synthetic emulsifier that can handle extreme formula conditions such as a low pH. It offers emulsifying properties to a formula by helping oils and water to mix.
Neopentyl Glycol Diisostearate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Neopentyl Glycol DiisostearateDescription is coming soon
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Fragrance
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
FragranceUnder 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.
Sodium Hydroxide
Est. %0.3
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.

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.
Xanthan Gum
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Xanthan GumA natural multi-functional ingredient that originates from fermented sugars. Xanthan gum acts as a viscosity-building agent to thicken skincare products. It is also an excellent stabilizer and works well to hold other ingredients together.
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Magnesium Aluminum SilicateA naturally occurring clay that is hygroscopic, which means that it easily absorbs water. This ingredient is thus commonly used as an absorbent and emulsion stabilizer. It also modifies slip by improving the spreadability of the products it is used in.
BHT
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
BHTAn antioxidant ingredient that naturally occurs in green algae and some bacteria or fungi but, for commercial use, is created synthetically. BHT is also used occasionally as a fragrance, where it presents a sweet, camphor-like odor.
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit ExtractCitrus grandis fruit extract is the same extract as Citrus grandis (grapefruit) peel extract, which is actually an extract from pomelo peel. It has antioxidant properties and gives the skincare product a fresh, citrusy scent. Read more about it here: Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Extract.