Noxzema Original Deep Cleansing Cream — Efficacy 3.0/5.0, Safety 2.7/5.0 | DemythSkin
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[ DemythSkin Verdict ]
Noxzema Original Deep Cleansing Cream
Noxzema

Noxzema Original Deep Cleansing Cream

CleanserCleansing
Efficacy
Basic
3.0 / 5.0
Safety
Harsh
2.7 / 5.0
System Verdict
This is a nostalgic cleanser, not a high-performance one, and the fragrance load makes it a rough trade for modern skin care. The efficacy score lands in the middle because the formula can remove oil and makeup reasonably well thanks to its stearic-acid/oil cream base, but it does not contain any true treatment actives for lasting skin benefit, and the strong fragrance/cooling agents plus multiple pH-adjusting salts make it more about sensory effect than skin-barrier elegance.
Active Ingredients Detected
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
GelatinAmmonium HydroxideCalcium HydroxideSodium BicarbonateCalcium ChlorideMagnesium SulfatePotassium Chloride
D Tier: Potential IrritantsBe Cautious
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed OilFragrance (Parfum)MethylparabenPropylparabenCamphorEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilMentholEugenolLinaloolLimoneneGeraniolBenzyl BenzoateCinnamal
What Each Ingredient Does
Water
solvent base
Stearic Acid
cleansing base
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil
emollient oil
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil
emollient oil
Fragrance (Parfum)
fragrance blend
Propylene Glycol
humectant solvent
Phenoxyethanol
preservative
Gelatin
viscosity builder
Ammonium Hydroxide
pH adjuster
Methylparaben
preservative
Propylparaben
preservative
Calcium Hydroxide
pH adjuster
Disodium EDTA
chelating agent
Sodium Bicarbonate
buffering agent
Calcium Chloride
mineral salt
Magnesium Sulfate
mineral salt
Potassium Chloride
mineral salt
Camphor
cooling fragrance
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
fragrant oil
Menthol
cooling agent
Eugenol
fragrance allergen
Linalool
fragrance allergen
Limonene
fragrance allergen
Geraniol
fragrance allergen
Full Ingredient List (INCI)

Water, Stearic Acid, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Gelatin, Ammonium Hydroxide, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Calcium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Camphor, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Menthol, Eugenol, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamal

Frequently Asked

Is Noxzema Original Deep Cleansing Cream worth it?

Noxzema Original Deep Cleansing Cream scores 3.0 out of 5.0 for efficacy (Basic) and 2.7 out of 5.0 for safety (Harsh) on DemythSkin's independent ingredient analysis. This is a nostalgic cleanser, not a high-performance one, and the fragrance load makes it a rough trade for modern skin care. The efficacy score lands in the middle because the formula can remove oil and makeup reasonabl

What are the key active ingredients in Noxzema Original Deep Cleansing Cream?

Noxzema Original Deep Cleansing Cream contains no gold-standard actives — its formula is built on supporting and base ingredients rather than clinically transformative actives.

Does Noxzema Original Deep Cleansing Cream contain fragrance or known irritants?

DemythSkin flags these ingredients in Noxzema Original Deep Cleansing Cream as potential irritants: Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Fragrance (Parfum), Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Camphor, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Menthol, Eugenol, Linalool, Limonene, Geraniol, Benzyl Benzoate, Cinnamal. This product does contain fragrance.

How is Noxzema Original Deep Cleansing Cream scored?

DemythSkin grades every product on two independent axes: efficacy (whether the ingredients have clinical evidence of working) and safety (irritation and sensitisation risk). Ingredients are classified S through D against a database of over 3,000 compounds. No brand pays for a score.

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Analysis last updated: 2026-08-29. DemythSkin is an independent ingredient analyzer. Scores are computed by a deterministic rubric from published clinical evidence — no brand pays for a score.