
Neutrogena Skin Clearing Oil-free Makeup Micro Clear
Neutrogena
INGREDIENTS
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
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Paraben free
Sulfate free
Alcohol free
Silicone free
Fungal Acne Safe
EU Allergent Free
Key Ingredients
Have you ever tried a product that promised certain effects but delivered nothing? It might have lacked key ingredients necessary for those promised results. Despite marketing claims, if a product lacks beneficial components, its efficacy is questionable.
We help you identify key ingredients known for effects such as acne-fighting, brightening, UV protection, and anti-aging, assisting you in making smarter skincare choices. Keep in mind that the effectiveness of key ingredients can vary; while some are well-proven, others have mixed research behind them.
UV Protection from (1) Ingredient:
Anti Aging from (1) Ingredient:
Ingredients Related to Skin Types
Click the arrows next to Skin Type! Green = Good & Red = Bad
Products can be great for some and terrible for others due to different skin types and reactions to ingredients. We've identified ingredients suitable for dry, oily, and sensitive skin types.

Dry skin

Oily Skin

Sensitive skin

Oil skin
Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Health Ratings)
The Ingredient Safety Breakdown indicates the percentage of ingredients categorized into different risk levels, as classified by the EWG (Environmental Working Group) when available. With numerous cosmetic ingredients in existence, the EWG is one of the few organizations globally that assigns ratings to many commonly used ingredients, making it a valuable reference point.
Low risk
Moderate risk
High risk
Unknown
INGREDIENT LIST
(Display the first 5 ingredients from a list of 37 ingredient)
EWG | CIR | Ingredient name & cosmetic function | Notes |
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B
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Salicylic Acid (0.5%) (Masking, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Denaturant , Preservative, Skin Conditioning, Exfoliant, Antidandruff Agent, Antiacne Agent, Keratolytic, Corn/Callus/Wart Remover) |
![]() Bad for sensitive skin
![]() Good for oily skin
![]() Acne fighting
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Water (Solvent) |
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A
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Cyclopentasiloxane (Solvent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
![]() Silicone
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A
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Talc (Skin Protecting, Opacifying, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent, Slip Modifier) |
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A
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C12 15 Alkyl Benzoate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antimicrobial) |
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Methyl Trimethicone (Solvent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
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A
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Peg/ Ppg 18/ 18 Dimethicone (Emulsifying) |
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A
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Synthetic Wax (Masking, Fragrance, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Antistatic Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Binding Agent, Binding) |
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C12 15 Alkyl Lactate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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Cocamidopropyl Pg Dimonium Chloride Phosphate (Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning) |
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A
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Magnesium Sulfate (Hair Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Bulking Agent) |
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Matricaria (Chamomilla Recutita) Flower Extract |
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B
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (Skin Conditioning) |
![]() Good for sensitive skin
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A
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Polymethyl Methacrylate (Film Forming) |
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A
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Tocopheryl Acetate (Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant) |
![]() Anti Aging
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Retinyl Palmitate |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Anti Aging
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A
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Ascorbic Acid (Masking, pH adjusting agent, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Flavoring Agent, Phadjuster) |
![]() Good for dry skin
![]() Anti Aging
![]() Brightening
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A
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Pantothenic Acid (Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent) |
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A
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Silica (Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent) |
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A
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Dimethicone (Skin Protecting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Antifoaming Agent) |
![]() Silicone
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A
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Bis Peg/ Ppg 14/ 14 Dimethicone (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Surfactant, Emulsifying) |
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A
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Alumina (Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling, Abrasive, Absorbent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent) |
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B
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Silica Silylate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Emulsion Stabilising, Antifoaming Agent, Bulking Agent, Anticaking Agent, Suspending Agent -Nonsurfactant) |
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Ethylene Brassylate (Masking, Fragrance, Tonic) |
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Polysilicone 11 (Film Forming) |
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B
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Cetyl Lactate (Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
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B
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Propylene Glycol (Solvent, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling, Skin-Conditioningagent - Miscellaneous) |
![]() Good for dry skin
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A
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Propylene Carbonate (Solvent, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
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A
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Disteardimonium Hectorite (Viscosity Controlling, Stabilising) |
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Polyhydroxystearic Acid (Emulsifying, Suspending Agent - Nonsurfactant) |
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B
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Benzalkonium Chloride (Deodorant, Preservative, Antistatic Agent, Antimicrobial Agent, Cosmetic Biocide, Surfactant - Suspending Agent) |
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A
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Propylparaben (Perfuming, Fragrance, Preservative) |
![]() Paraben
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A
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Ethylparaben (Fragrance, Preservative) |
![]() Paraben
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B
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Methylisothiazolinone (Preservative) |
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B
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Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate (Preservative) |
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Iron Oxides (Colorant, Cosmetic Colorant) |
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Titanium Dioxide (Cosmetic Colorant, Uv Absorber, Sunscreen Agent, Opacifying) |
![]() UV Protection
![]() Good for sensitive skin
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