Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Pink Grapefruit Foaming Scrub (Salicylic Acid) 20 mg

GELTOPICALKenvue Brands LLCNDC: 69968-0610Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

SALICYLIC ACID — 20 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 2 ingredients flagged as common allergens

FD&C Red No. 40

⚠️ Yes — Dye

Colorant

Propylene Glycol

⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol

Solvent/Humectant

Agar

Ascorbyl Palmitate

Antioxidant

Benzalkonium Chloride

Preservative/Antiseptic

C12-15 Alkyl Lactate

Emollient

Carrageenan

D&C Red No. 22?

D&C Red No. 30

Colorant

Edetate Disodium Anhydrous

Chelating Agent

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water

Skin Conditioner

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Filler/Binder

Microcrystalline Wax?

Stiffening Agent

Poly(methyl Acrylate-co-methyl Methacrylate-co-methacrylic Acid 7:3:1; 280000 Mw)?

Polyquaternium-7 (70/30 Acrylamide/dadmac; 1600000 Mw)

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifier/Solubilizer

Powdered Cellulose

Filler/Adsorbent

Sodium C10-18 Alkanesulfonates?

Surfactant

Sodium Chloride

Tonicity Agent

Sodium Hydroxide

pH Adjuster

Titanium Dioxide

Colorant/Opacifier

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
FD&C Red No. 40	Colorant	⚠️ Yes — Dye	A widely used artificial red dye. Among the most common dye allergens.
Propylene Glycol	Solvent/Humectant	⚠️ Yes — Propylene Glycol	An organic compound used as a solvent and humectant. Can cause contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Agar	—	No	—
Ascorbyl Palmitate	Antioxidant	No	A fat-soluble form of vitamin C used as an antioxidant in pharmaceutical formulations to prevent oxidation of fats and oils.
Benzalkonium Chloride	Preservative/Antiseptic	No	A quaternary ammonium preservative used in ophthalmic drops, nasal sprays, and topical formulations. Can cause eye irritation with prolonged use in eye drops.
C12-15 Alkyl Lactate	Emollient	No	A synthetic ester used as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in topical formulations.
Carrageenan	—	No	—
D&C Red No. 22?	—	No	—
D&C Red No. 30	Colorant	No	A synthetic red dye used in medications and topical products. May cause reactions in dye-sensitive individuals.
Edetate Disodium Anhydrous	Chelating Agent	No	Water-free form of disodium EDTA. Binds metal ions to improve stability and effectiveness of preservative systems.
Glycerin	Humectant/Solvent	No	A sugar alcohol that attracts moisture. Used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in many oral and topical medications. Generally well tolerated.
Hamamelis Virginiana Top Water	Skin Conditioner	No	Witch hazel distillate, a plant-derived astringent used in topical formulations to soothe and tone the skin.
Microcrystalline Cellulose	Filler/Binder	No	Refined wood pulp used as a filler and binder. Generally inert and well-tolerated.
Microcrystalline Wax?	Stiffening Agent	No	A petroleum-derived wax used to adjust consistency in ointments and as a coating agent.
Poly(methyl Acrylate-co-methyl Methacrylate-co-methacrylic Acid 7:3:1; 280000 Mw)?	—	No	—
Polyquaternium-7 (70/30 Acrylamide/dadmac; 1600000 Mw)	—	No	—
Polysorbate 20	Emulsifier/Solubilizer	No	A non-ionic surfactant similar to polysorbate 80 but derived from lauric acid. Used to solubilize and stabilize formulations.
Powdered Cellulose	Filler/Adsorbent	No	Finely ground plant cellulose used as a filler, adsorbent, and anti-caking agent in tablet formulations.
Sodium C10-18 Alkanesulfonates?	Surfactant	No	An anionic surfactant used as an emulsifier and cleansing agent in topical formulations.
Sodium Chloride	Tonicity Agent	No	Common table salt. Used to adjust the osmotic pressure of injectable and ophthalmic solutions to match body fluids.
Sodium Hydroxide	pH Adjuster	No	A strong alkali used to adjust the pH of pharmaceutical solutions. Present only in trace amounts in the final product.
Titanium Dioxide	Colorant/Opacifier	No	A white pigment used for coating opacity. Under regulatory review in some countries.