Clear and Defend SOS Gel

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37 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. 3GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
4. 4Polyacrylate-13
5. 5CyclopentasiloxaneA lightweight silicone that helps products spread smoothly and then evaporates, leaving…Silicones
6. 6Polyisobutene
7. 7C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
8. 8Hamamelis Virginiana Water
9. 9Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract
10. 10Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract
11. 11Portulaca Oleracea Extract
12. 12Sarcosine
13. 13Cetyl Lactate
14. 14PPG-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate
15. 15Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
16. 16Hexylene GlycolHexylene Glycol is a clear, colorless liquid that mixes with both water and oil-loving…
17. 17Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
18. 18Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
19. 19Capryloyl Glycine
20. 20Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
21. 21AlcoholAlcohol, usually ethanol, is a light liquid that dissolves oils and fragrance and dries…Drying alcohol
22. 22Phenethyl DimethiconeSilicones
23. 23Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
24. 24Polysorbate 20Polysorbate 20 is a mild, water-soluble emulsifier made from sorbitol and a lauric-type…
25. 25Polysorbate 60Polysorbate 60 is a mild, water-loving emulsifier made from sorbitol, ethylene oxide…
26. 26Dehydroxanthan Gum
27. 27HydroxyethylcelluloseHydroxyethylcellulose is a plant-derived thickener made by modifying cellulose, the…
28. 28Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
29. 29Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
30. 30Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
31. 31Disodium PhosphateDisodium Phosphate is a salt of phosphoric acid and sodium. In skincare and haircare it…
32. 32Sodium PhosphateSodium Phosphate is a simple salt made from phosphoric acid and sodium that mainly…
33. 33Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
34. 34Benzalkonium Chloride
35. 35PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
36. 36MethylparabenMethylparaben is a preservative that helps keep water-based products free from mold and…Parabens
37. 37PropylparabenPropylparaben is a preservative used to help keep water-based products free from mold,…Parabens

Source: Neutrogena product page, www.neutrogena.co.uk/skincare/clear-defend/clear-and-defend-rapid-trea, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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