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On the Spot Acne Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%)

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On the Spot Acne Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%)
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Product

Brand:
Neutrogena
Product type:
Special treatments
Last checked:
2026-10-30
Formula version:
Pack label · 2026-10-30
Fragrance & alcohol:
Fragrance-free · Alcohol-free
Ingredient list coverage 100% Well covered

9 ingredients on this list · Benzoyl Peroxide at number 1 · WATER at number 2 · Carbomer at number 3

Product description

A 2.5% benzoyl peroxide gel for spot use. In the US this is an OTC acne drug; the inactive list is short and water-based.

Full ingredient list

Kept exactly as the source printed it, including spelling in the original.

  1. 1 BENZOYL PEROXIDE
  2. 2 WATER
  3. 3 CARBOMER
  4. 4 ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
  5. 5 SODIUM HYDROXIDE
  6. 6 CHLORPHENESIN
  7. 7 DISODIUM EDTA
  8. 8 LAURETH-4
  9. 9 HYDROXYPROPYL METHYLCELLULOSE
Original label text
Benzoyl Peroxide, Water, Carbomer Homopolymer Type B, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Chlorphenesin, Disodium Edta, Laureth-4, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

Ingredient analysis

Benzoyl Peroxide · Actives · ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN · Humectants · Laureth-4 · Cleansing agents

Actives

1

Ingredients added for a stated effect on the skin.

Humectants

1

Bind water and draw it into the upper layers of the skin.

Cleansing agents

1

Lift oil and dirt so they can be rinsed away with water.

Preservatives

2

Inhibit microbial growth so the product stays safe to use.

Chelating agents

1

Binds metal ions to keep the formula stable.

pH adjusters

1

Bring the formula to, and hold it at, its target pH.

Texture agents

2

Set the viscosity and feel of a formula.

Solvents

1

Dissolve or carry other ingredients.

Emulsifiers

1

Keep oil and water mixed in a stable formula.

Formula history

1 version of this formula on record.

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