Neutrogena SkinClearing Oil-Free Makeup - Nude 40 Salicylic Acid 5 mg/mL Liquid, 30 mL
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Salicylic acid and derivatives class.
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🩺 Clinical
Topical salicylic acid is used to help clear and prevent pimples and skin blemishes in people who have acne. Topical salicylic acid is also used to treat skin conditions that involve scaling or overgrowth of skin cells such as psoriasis (a skin disease in which red, scaly patches form on some areas of the body), ichthyoses (inborn conditions that cause skin dryness and scaling), dandruff, corns, calluses, and warts on the hands or feet. Topical salicylic acid should not be used to treat genital warts, warts on the face, warts with hair growing from them, warts in the nose or mouth, moles, or b...
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- It's designed to treat acne. Salicylic acid helps by loosening and removing dead skin cells that clog pores — the buildup that leads to breakouts. The multi-step system on this lab...
- What is this salicylic acid product actually supposed to do for my skin?
- Some mild tingling, stinging, and peeling is actually expected — that's the salicylic acid doing its job by clearing away dead skin cells. But if the burning or peeling feels exces...
- My skin feels like it's burning and peeling. Is that normal?
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A synthetic liquid derived from benzoic acid and long-chain alcohols. It functions as a solvent and penetration enhancer in topical formulations, helping active ingredients dissolve and absorb into the skin.
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Aloe vera leaf is a plant extract derived from the aloe plant. It is used in medicines as a natural moisturizer and skin-soothing agent in topical formulations.
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Alumina is a white powder form of aluminum oxide. It's used as a filler to add bulk to tablets and capsules, and sometimes as a thickening or anti-caking agent in powdered formulations.
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Aluminum stearate is a salt made from aluminum and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It works as a lubricant and glidant to help powder flow smoothly during manufacturing and tablet production.
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Ascorbyl palmitate is a fat-soluble form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant in medicines. It prevents oils and fats in the product from breaking down and becoming less stable over time.
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Benzalkonium chloride is a chemical compound that works as a preservative and antimicrobial agent in medications. It prevents bacterial and fungal growth in liquid formulations to keep the product safe during storage and use.
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A silicone-based polymer made from polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol chains. It works as an emulsifier and surfactant, helping mix water and oil ingredients together and improving the texture and spreadability of creams, lotions, and other topical products.
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A synthetic fatty acid ester derived from plant oils and lactic acid. It acts as an emulsifier and solvent to help mix oil and water-based ingredients and improve how the medicine dissolves or spreads in the body.
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Caprylyl glycol is a clear liquid derived from coconut oil. In medicines, it acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a preservative booster to prevent microbial growth, and a solvent to help dissolve or mix other ingredients.
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Cetyl lactate is a waxy compound made from lactic acid and cetyl alcohol. It works as an emulsifier and thickener to help mix oil and water ingredients and give the medicine the right texture.
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Chamomile is a plant extract used in medications as a flavoring agent and for its mild soothing properties in formulations. It helps improve taste and aroma of the medicine.
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A compound derived from coconut oil that acts as a conditioning agent and surfactant. It helps stabilize and thicken liquid formulations while reducing static and improving texture in topical products.
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A silicone-based liquid that helps distribute active ingredients evenly throughout topical products. It acts as a solvent and emollient, allowing medicines to spread smoothly on skin while improving texture and absorption.
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A silicone-based polymer that forms soft, spongy particles. Used as a texture modifier and suspending agent to improve how the product feels and flows, and to help keep ingredients evenly distributed throughout the formulation.
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A clay mineral processed to carry positive charges, used as a thickener and suspending agent in liquid medicines. It helps keep solid particles evenly distributed throughout the product.
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A synthetic compound used as a plasticizer and conditioning agent in tablet coatings and film formulations. It helps make coatings flexible and improves how they cling to the tablet surface.
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A dark iron compound that gives medicine its color. Used as a colorant in tablets and capsules to help identify the medication and make it visually distinctive.
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Hexylene glycol is a clear liquid alcohol used as a solvent and preservative in medicines. It helps dissolve other ingredients and keeps the product stable during storage.
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A synthetic oily liquid used as an emollient and solvent in topical medications. It helps dissolve active ingredients and creates a smooth, spreadable texture on the skin.
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Magnesium sulfate is a mineral salt that acts as an osmotic agent in medications. It draws water into the intestines to soften stool or is used as a filler and processing aid in some solid dosage forms.
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Mica is a naturally occurring mineral that's ground into fine powder. It's used in medicines as a colorant and anti-caking agent to improve appearance and prevent clumping in tablets or powders.
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Panthenol is a humectant and skin-conditioning agent derived from pantothenic acid. It's added to medicines to help retain moisture and soothe skin irritation.
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A silicone-based lubricant mixed with polyethylene glycol and polypropylene glycol polymers. It reduces friction between pill surfaces and equipment during manufacturing, and helps the finished product slide smoothly when swallowed.
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Phenoxyethanol is a synthetic preservative and antimicrobial agent used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and cosmetic products, extending shelf life and maintaining product safety.
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A synthetic fatty acid used as a thickener and stabilizer in medicines. It helps create the right texture and prevents separation of ingredients in liquid or semi-solid formulations.
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Potassium sorbate is a salt derived from sorbic acid, a naturally occurring preservative. It prevents growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria, extending the medicine's shelf life.
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Propylene carbonate is a clear liquid solvent derived from propylene. It helps dissolve or suspend active ingredients in liquid medicines and can improve how well the product flows and mixes.
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Propylene glycol is a clear liquid derived from petroleum or vegetable sources. It acts as a solvent, humectant, and preservative in medicines, helping dissolve active ingredients and maintain product stability.
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Silicon dioxide is a naturally occurring mineral used as a glidant and anti-caking agent. It helps powder ingredients flow smoothly and prevents clumping during manufacturing and storage.
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Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.
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Tocopherol is a form of vitamin E derived from plant oils. It acts as an antioxidant in medicines to prevent oils and fats from breaking down and spoiling during storage.
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A silicone-based compound that acts as a glidant and flow agent in solid medications. It reduces friction between powder particles, helping the medicine flow smoothly during manufacturing and tablet compression.
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A fat-soluble form of vitamin A used as a colorant and nutritional fortification ingredient. It gives products a yellow or orange tint and increases vitamin A content in the formula.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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| Price system | Per mL | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 69968-0856-01 You're viewing this | 30 mL in 1 BOTTLE, GLASS (69968-0856-1) | 2024-06-14 | Active |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use For the treatment of acne
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions • clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product • cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily • because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor • if bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only. When using this product Skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. If irritation occurs, only use one topical acne medication at a time. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other Information Store at Room Temperature
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient Salicylic Acid (0.5%)
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Mica, Isononyl Isononanoate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Silica, Bis-PEG/PPG-14/14 Dimethicone, Synthetic Wax, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Magnesium Sulfate, Panthenol, Polysilicone-11, Cetyl Lactate, Cocamidopropyl PG-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Phenoxyethanol, Alumina, Aluminum Stearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Caprylyl Glycol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Tocopherol, Ethylene Brassylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Potassium Sorbate, Benzalkonium Chloride, Propylene Glycol, Propylene Carbonate, Hexylene Glycol, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Retinyl Palmitate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Iron Oxides, Titanium Dioxide
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Acne treatment