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Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Face Gel Hydrator for Acne Prone Skin.

Neutrogena
Ultra Gentle Face Gel Hydrator
Ingredients Explained

This product belongs to the sub-category: Regular Moisturizers

Full ingredient list

Water, niacinamide, glycerin, acetyl glucosamine, pentylene glycol, dimethicone, phenoxyethanol, carbomer, disodium edta, sodium hydroxide, ethylhexylglycerin, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, amodimethicone, salicylic acid

Ingredient highlights

Quick Review of Ingredients

Ingredients Function (What it does)
Water Skin conditioning, Solvent
Niacinamide Skin brightening, Anti-acne, Cell-signaling ingredient, Soothing
Glycerin Skin protecting, Viscosity controlling, Solvent, Humectant/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Skin-identical ingredient
Acetyl glucosamine Skin-identical ingredient, Skin conditioning, Skin brightening
Pentylene glycol Skin conditioning, Solvent
Dimethicone Emollient/Moisturizer, Skin protecting, Skin conditioning
Phenoxyethanol Preservative, Anti-microbial
Carbomer Viscosity controlling, Gel forming, Emulsion stabilizing

Ingredients explained

1

Water

Also-called: Aqua, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

2

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Skin brightening, Anti-acne, Cell-signaling ingredient, Soothing

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits. 

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation. 

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

3

Glycerin

Also-called: Glycerol | Function: Skin protecting, Viscosity controlling, Solvent, Humectant/Moisturizer, Skin conditioning, Skin-identical ingredient

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

Price range

less than $20

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