Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser With Fragrance

Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser With Fragrance

Review

Does Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser With Fragrance work?

Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser With Fragrance is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
6
4
3
2
1.5
1.3
1
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.3
Est. %
Water
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Glycerin
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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Lauryl Glucoside
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Potassium Acrylates Copolymer
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PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
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Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate
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Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
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Ethylhexylglycerin
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Caprylyl Glycol
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Potassium Sorbate
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Fragrance
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Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
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.
Glycerin
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Glycerin

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

Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Cocamidopropyl BetaineA mildly cleansing ingredient derived from coconut. It also produces the foam that tells us our soap is actually working to remove dirt and oils.
Lauryl Glucoside
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Lauryl GlucosideA natural nonionic surfactant, which means it acts as an effective cleansing ingredient. It can act alone as a cleanser or be paired with anionic surfactants to make them milder on the skin.
Potassium Acrylates Copolymer
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Potassium Acrylates Copolymer
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
PEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateA synthetic thickener often used in cleansing formulations. It can create very thick cleansing products while maintaining foaming ability.
Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate
Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
Ethylhexylglycerin
Est. %0.3
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.
Caprylyl Glycol
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Caprylyl GlycolAn emollient that improves product spreadability and offers a silky feel on the skin. It also acts as a preservative booster that improves the efficacy of other preservatives. According to the manufacturer, it is also a humectant moisturizer.
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
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.