Neutrogena

Clear & Defend Facial Scrub 150ml

Name: Neutrogena Clear & Defend Facial Scrub 150ml
Brand: Neutrogena

150ml

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingContains fragrance

Key ingredientsSalicylic Acid, Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

OverallClear & Defend Facial Scrub is an exfoliator from Neutrogena built around salicylic acid (exfoliating, pore-clearing) and panthenol (soothing). It contains added fragrance. Because it contains an exfoliating acid, wear sunscreen during the day.

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Ingredient Analysis

14 of 22 ingredients identifiedContains fragranceContains added colour

Key ingredients

Salicylic Acid Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

Full ingredient list (22) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate Cleansing agents All skin types
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine Cleansing agents All skin types
Sorbitol Humectant Generally gentle
Cellulose
Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate
Acrylates Crosspolymer-4
C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
Panthenol Soothing humectant Generally gentle

Show the other 12 ingredients · 1 with a caution note

Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Talc
Disodium Tetrapropenyl Succinate
Cera Microcristallina Structure & protection Generally gentle
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
Benzalkonium Chloride
Parfum Scent additive Potential irritant
CI 19140 Synthetic colourant All skin types
CI 73360 Synthetic colourant All skin types

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 & Defend Facial Scrub fragrance-free?

No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum") is the 20th of 22 ingredients.

Does Neutrogena Clear & Defend Facial Scrub contain alcohol?

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

Is Neutrogena Clear & Defend Facial Scrub safe for fungal acne?

None of the ingredients usually flagged for fungal acne are listed: fatty acids with 11–24 carbons and their esters, polysorbates, plant oils and butters, or ferments. 8 of its ingredients aren't in our glossary yet, so check those yourself. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.