Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup Natural Look Blemish Treatment with Salicylic Acid, True Beige (2008 formulation)

Ingredient Concerns

Ingredient	Concerns	Score
RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMIN A PALMITATE)	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Cancer, Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
PROPYLPARABEN	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Ecotoxicology, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
DIAZOLIDINYL UREA DIAZOLIDNYL UREA	Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (FORMALDEHYDE), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
METHYLPARABEN	Biochemical or cellular level changes, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
SALICYLIC ACID (Active Ingredient)	Enhanced skin absorption, Multiple, additive exposure sources, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
PEG-8 PROPYLENE GLYCOL COCOATE	Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE, ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: None
CYCLOPENTASILOXANE	Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Neurotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Limited
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE	Cancer, Ecotoxicology, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE)	Data: Fair
TITANIUM DIOXIDE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Occupational hazards	Data: Fair
TALC	Contamination concerns (ASBESTIFORM FIBERS), Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Fair
DIMETHICONE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Use restrictions	Data: Limited
ALUMINA	Enhanced skin absorption, Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
CYCLOMETHICONE	Ecotoxicology, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Limited
IRON OXIDES	Enhanced skin absorption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Persistence and bioaccumulation	Data: Fair
SILICA, AMORPHOUS	None Identified	Data: Fair
C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE	Ecotoxicology	Data: Limited
DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: Limited
PROPYLENE CARBONATE	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)	Data: Limited
POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)	Data: Fair
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS LEAF JUICE	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions	Data: Limited
CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT MATRICARIA FLOWER EXTRACT (CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA)	None Identified	Data: Limited
POLYSILICONE-11	None Identified	Data: None
SILICA SILYLATE	None Identified	Data: None
QUATERNIUM-18 HECTORITE	None Identified	Data: None
ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE	None Identified	Data: Limited
POLYGLYCERYL 4 OLEATE	None Identified	Data: Limited
POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID	None Identified	Data: None
VITAMIN B3 PANTOTHENIC ACID	None Identified	Data: Fair
ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)	Data gaps	Data: Fair
SYNTHETIC WAX	None Identified	Data: Fair
SODIUM CHLORIDE	Innocuous	Data: Robust
WATER	Innocuous	Data: Robust

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Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid 0.5% (Acne Treatment). Inactive Ingredients: Water, Cyclomethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Talc, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Alkyl Benzoate, Dipropylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl 4 Oleate, Silicone Polyether Copolymer, Synthetic Wax, Matricaria Flower Extract (Chamomilla Recutita), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pantothenic Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Polysilicone 11, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Dimethicone, Quaternium 18 Hectorite, PEG 8 Propylene Glycol Cocoate, Silica, Silica Silylate, Alumina, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Ethylene Brassylate, Propylene Carbonate, Sodium Chloride, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidnyl Urea, May Contain: Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide.

Directions from packaging:

Shake well. Cleanse the skin thoroughly before applying medication. Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer 1 to 3 times daily. Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to 2 or 3 times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor. If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to every other day.

Warnings from packaging:

For external use only. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are using other topical acne medications at the same time or immediately following use of this product. This may increase dryness or irritation of the skin. If this occurs, only one medication should be used unless directed by a doctor. When using this product avoid contact with eyes - if contact occurs, flush thoroughly with water. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

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