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Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating 0.5% Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner

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Neutrogena

Blackhead Eliminating 0.5% Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner

cleanser · 200 ml · Skincare

Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating 0.5% Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 9-ingredient list, with glycerin and salicylic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum) and drying alcohol (Alcohol Denat).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • No labelled fragrance allergens
  • Contains drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI
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Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Blackhead Eliminating 0.5% Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Salicylic acid (BHA)

    An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.

Full ingredient list, decoded

9 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2Alcohol DenatAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
  3. 3PPG-5-Ceteth-20A mild cleansing agent and emulsifier made from cetyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, that…
  4. 4GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  5. 5Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  6. 6Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
  7. 7Menthyl Lactate
  8. 8Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid, a mild, fruit-derived acid. It mainly…
  9. 9ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Neutrogena product page, www.neutrogena.co.uk/skincare/toners/blackhead-eliminating-toner, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#9)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensNone listed—
Drying alcoholContainsAlcohol Denat (#2)
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating 0.5% Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner fragrance-free?

No. Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating 0.5% Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner contains Parfum (ingredient 9 of 9).

Does Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating 0.5% Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Neutrogena Blackhead Eliminating 0.5% Salicylic Acid Cleansing Toner good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and fungal acne (malassezia): it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin and Salicylic acid (BHA).

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