Neutrogena

Clear And Defend Facial Wash 200ml

Name: Neutrogena Clear And Defend Facial Wash 200ml
Brand: Neutrogena

200ml

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingContains fragrance

Key ingredientsSalicylic Acid, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), Glycerin

OverallNeutrogena's Clear And Defend Facial Wash is a cleanser whose standout ingredients are salicylic acid (exfoliating, pore-clearing), panthenol (soothing) and glycerin (hydrating). It contains added fragrance.

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Ingredient Analysis

13 of 18 ingredients identifiedContains fragrance

Key ingredients

Salicylic Acid Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)Glycerin

Full ingredient list (18) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine Cleansing agents All skin types
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate Cleansing agents All skin types
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
Panthenol Soothing humectant Generally gentle
Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Disodium Tetrapropenyl Succinate

Show the other 8 ingredients · 1 with a caution note

PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
Sodium Chloride Thickener & texture aid All skin types
Disodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Benzalkonium Chloride
Parfum Scent additive Potential irritant

Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.

Common questions

Is Neutrogena Clear And Defend Facial Wash fragrance-free?

No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum") is the 18th of 18 ingredients.

Does Neutrogena Clear And Defend Facial Wash contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed.

Is Neutrogena Clear And Defend Facial Wash safe for fungal acne?

It contains one ingredient that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty-acid esters & glycerides (peg-120 methyl glucose dioleate). How much it matters depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.