Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Cleanser

Name: Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Cleanser
Brand: Neutrogena

Barcode 070501000348

CAUTION

Is Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Cleanser safe?

Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Cleanser is rated CAUTION by BannedPantry: its label lists 1 ingredient that is banned or restricted outside the US — Diazolidinyl Urea (EU, UK). All of them are still legal to sell in the US.

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Flagged ingredients (1)

Diazolidinyl Ureamedium

Banned or restricted in: EU, UK

A formaldehyde-releasing preservative permitted in EU cosmetics only up to 0.5% (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 Annex V); products must carry a 'releases formaldehyde' warning above 0.001% released formaldehyde per Regulation (EU) 2022/1181.

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Full ingredient list

Benzoyl Peroxide 10%, Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Chloride, Glycerin, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Diazolidinyl Urea, Methylparaben.

Common questions

Is Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Cleanser banned in the United States?

No — every ingredient in Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Cleanser is currently legal to sell in the US. However, Diazolidinyl Urea is banned or restricted in other regions: Diazolidinyl Urea (EU, UK).

Which ingredients in Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Cleanser are flagged?

Diazolidinyl Urea: A formaldehyde-releasing preservative permitted in EU cosmetics only up to 0.5% (Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 Annex V); products must carry a 'releases formaldehyde' warning above 0.001% released formaldehyde per Regulation (EU) 2022/1181.

What does the CAUTION rating mean?

BannedPantry checks each labeled ingredient against food and cosmetic safety standards from the EU, UK, Canada, Japan, and California, with a citation for every flag. CAUTION means one or more labeled ingredients are restricted (but not outright banned) by a major overseas regulator. Ratings are never influenced by brands.

What can I buy instead of Neutrogena Rapid Clear Stubborn Acne Cleanser?

Comparable products without the flagged ingredients include Weleda Skin Food Original Cream (Weleda), Alba Botanica Very Emollient Body Lotion (Alba Botanica), Earth Mama Baby Lotion (Earth Mama Organics). You can also scan any product's barcode free at https://bannedpantry.com to check it before you buy.

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