Visibly Clear Spot Stress Control Daily Scrub

exfoliant · 150 ml · Skincare

Neutrogena Visibly Clear Spot Stress Control Daily Scrub is free of essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 29-ingredient list, with glycerin, salicylic acid and glycolic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum).

Contains fragrance
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Visibly Clear Spot Stress Control Daily Scrub

Glycerin
A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.
Salicylic acid (BHA)
An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.
Glycolic acid (AHA)
A small-molecule exfoliant for dullness and texture.
Lactic acid (AHA)
A gentler, hydrating exfoliant.

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
3PPG-15 Stearyl EtherA synthetic ether built from stearyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, plus a chain of…
4GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
5Glycolic Acid
6Jojoba Esters
7Polysorbate 60Polysorbate 60 is a mild, water-loving emulsifier made from sorbitol, ethylene oxide…
8Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
9Steareth-21Steareth-21 is an emulsifier made from a fatty alcohol that keeps oil and water blended…
10C12-15 Alkyl Lactate
11Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
12Benzalkonium Chloride
13Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractA plant extract made from the leaves of the tea plant. Formulators use it mainly to add…
14Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
15Lactic AcidLactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, a mild acid that loosens dead skin cells and…
16Menthyl Lactate
17Cetyl Lactate
18Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate
19Potassium Cetyl PhosphateA mild emulsifier made from cetyl alcohol, a fatty alcohol, and phosphate. It helps oil…
20Cera MicrocristallinaCera Microcristallina is a fine-grained wax refined from petroleum. It thickens…Mineral oil & petrolatum
21Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
22Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
23Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
24Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
25BHTBHT is a synthetic antioxidant that slows down oxidation, the process that makes oils…
26ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
27CI 77289
28CI 42090
29CI 19140

Source: Neutrogena product page, www.neutrogena.co.uk/skincare/exfoliators/visibly-clear-spot-stress-co, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	Contains	Parfum (#26)
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	Contains	Cera Microcristallina (#20)
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Neutrogena Visibly Clear Spot Stress Control Daily Scrub fragrance-free?

No. Neutrogena Visibly Clear Spot Stress Control Daily Scrub contains Parfum (ingredient 26 of 29).

Does Neutrogena Visibly Clear Spot Stress Control Daily Scrub contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

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

What is Neutrogena Visibly Clear Spot Stress Control Daily Scrub good for?

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