Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Facial Astringent with 2% Salicylic Acid AcneTreatment — Efficacy 3.1/5.0, Safety 3.5/5.0 | DemythSkin
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Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Facial Astringent with 2% Salicylic Acid AcneTreatment

Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Facial Astringent with 2% Salicylic Acid AcneTreatment

TonerAcne, Oil Control
Efficacy
Basic
3.1 / 5.0
Safety
Caution
3.5 / 5.0
System Verdict
This outdated cleanser-masque hybrid fails as an acne toner with zero salicylic acid despite claims, relying on clays and menthol for temporary oil control that strips the barrier. Efficacy score is low at 3.1 because the verified INCI lacks the declared 2% salicylic acid (likely a different product page), no BHA exfoliation, and includes irritants like menthol/fragrance in a rinse-off format that delivers no lasting acne benefit; clays provide short-term mattifying but harm barrier long-term without actives.
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Titanium Dioxide
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
WaterGlycerin
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
KaolinBentoniteSodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateCitric AcidXanthan GumSodium CitrateSodium HydroxideDisodium Edta
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Benzyl AlcoholFragranceMenthol
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