Neutrogena

Clear & Defend Moisturiser 50ml

Name: Neutrogena Clear & Defend Moisturiser 50ml
Brand: Neutrogena

50ml

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingContains fragrance

Key ingredientsSalicylic Acid, Aloe Vera, Glycerin

OverallNeutrogena's Clear & Defend Moisturiser is a moisturiser whose standout ingredients are salicylic acid (exfoliating, pore-clearing), aloe vera (soothing) and glycerin (hydrating). It contains added fragrance. Because it contains an exfoliating acid, wear sunscreen during the day.

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Ingredient Analysis

29 of 35 ingredients identifiedContains fragrance

Key ingredients

Salicylic Acid Aloe Vera Glycerin

Full ingredient list (35) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua Solvent & base Generally gentle
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Propylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Cetyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Stearyl Alcohol Emollient & thickener Generally gentle
Glyceryl Stearate Emulsifier & emollient Generally gentle
PEG-100 Stearate Emulsifier & texture aid All skin types
C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract Soothing & hydrating botanical Generally gentle

Show the other 25 ingredients · 2 with a caution note

Chamomilla Recutita Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Cetyl Lactate
Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
Salicylic Acid Exfoliant & pore clearer May cause dryness
Menthyl Lactate
Dimethicone Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Cyclohexasiloxane Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Cyclopentasiloxane Silicone emollient & smoother Generally gentle
Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate
Propylene Glycol Isostearate Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Palmitic Acid Fatty acid & emollient Generally gentle
Stearic Acid Fatty acid & emollient Generally gentle
Carbomer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer Thickener & gel former All skin types
Sodium Chloride Thickener & texture aid All skin types
Disodium EDTA Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Sodium Hydroxide pH adjuster All skin types
Tocopherol Antioxidant & conditioning Generally gentle
Benzalkonium Chloride
Methylparaben Preservative Well studied
Propylparaben Preservative Well studied
Ethylparaben Preservative Well studied
Phenoxyethanol Preservative All skin types
Parfum Scent additive Potential irritant
Benzyl Alcohol Preservative 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 Moisturiser fragrance-free?

No. Fragrance (listed as "Parfum") is the 34th of 35 ingredients.

Does Neutrogena Clear & Defend Moisturiser contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed. It does contain cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol: fatty alcohols that soften and thicken the formula and aren't drying.

Is Neutrogena Clear & Defend Moisturiser safe for fungal acne?

It contains 6 ingredients that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: fatty acids (palmitic acid); fatty-acid esters & glycerides (glyceryl stearate, peg-100 stearate, sodium isostearoyl lactylate, propylene glycol isostearate); and 1 more. How much they matter 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.