What are the key ingredients in Targeted Clarifying Gel?

Targeted Clarifying Gel contains 15 ingredients. Key actives include: Acetyl mandelic acid, Alcohol Denat., Water, Arachis Hypogaea Oil, Butylene Glycol, and more.

Does Targeted Clarifying Gel contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Targeted Clarifying Gel contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Alcohol Denat.. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of Targeted Clarifying Gel rated?

Safety ratings for Targeted Clarifying Gel are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/neostrata-targeted-clarifying-gel.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Targeted Clarifying Gel?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for Targeted Clarifying Gel are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/neostrata-targeted-clarifying-gel.

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Targeted Clarifying Gel

Updated on: 02/10/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

10 of 15

Skin-Safe

low risk

1 of 15

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

0 of 15

Potential Pore-Clogging

comedogenic risk

About this product

15 ingredients

1 potential irritant

none pore-clogging

Contains Salicylic Acid. Mostly fragrance‑free. Formula aimed at oily and acne-prone skin. Patch-test if you have very reactive skin.

Formulation Analysis

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C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

C: Comedogenic·S: Safety·Ir: Irritancy

1 Very safe

2 Safe

3 Moderate

4 Risky

5 Avoid

Acetyl mandelic acid

pH Stabilizer

Alcohol Denat.

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter Ingredient Dissolver +3

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Arachis Hypogaea Oil

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Moisture Barrier Creator

Butylene Glycol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +2

C13-14 Isoparaffin

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Ingredient Dissolver Skin Softener

Citric Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder Scent Provider

BHA

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Anti-Aging Protector Scent Provider

Laureth-7

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant

Peg-8

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Moisture Magnet Ingredient Dissolver

Polyacrylamide

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Static Eliminator Ingredient Binder Protective Coating Agent

Propylene Glycol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

General Skin Improver Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +3

Retinyl Acetate

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

General Skin Improver

Salicylic Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Scalp Condition Treatment Product Protector Skin Enhancer +3

Tartaric Acid

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

pH Stabilizer Scent Provider

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 Acetyl mandelic acid		pH Stabilizer
02 Alcohol Denat.	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Thickness Regulator Germ Fighter +4
03 Water	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer +1
04 Arachis Hypogaea Oil	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Moisture Barrier Creator
05 Butylene Glycol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Moisture Magnet +3
06 C13-14 Isoparaffin	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Ingredient Dissolver Skin Softener
07 Citric Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder +1
08 BHA	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Anti-Aging Protector Scent Provider
09 Laureth-7	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant Emulsifying Surfactant
10 Peg-8	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Moisture Magnet Ingredient Dissolver
11 Polyacrylamide	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Static Eliminator Ingredient Binder +1
12 Propylene Glycol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	General Skin Improver Moisture Magnet +4
13 Retinyl Acetate	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	General Skin Improver
14 Salicylic Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Scalp Condition Treatment Product Protector +4
15 Tartaric Acid	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	pH Stabilizer Scent Provider

Potential Irritants

1 flagged

Alcohol Denat.

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Is NEOSTRATA Targeted Clarifying Gel comedogenic?

Appears Non-Comedogenic Targeted Clarifying Gel appears to be non-comedogenic based on our ingredient analysis. None of its 15 ingredients carry a high comedogenic rating, making it generally suitable for acne-prone and oily skin types.

Is NEOSTRATA a good skincare brand?

US skincare brand; medical-grade and chemical exfoliants focus. NEOSTRATA makes products such as Targeted Clarifying Gel that include some ingredients which may be problematic for sensitive or acne-prone skin. Check individual product ingredient lists and community reviews before deciding. Read more about NEOSTRATA.

Is NEOSTRATA Targeted Clarifying Gel safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Targeted Clarifying Gel may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 1 potential irritant including <a href="/ingredient/alcohol-denat-" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Alcohol Denat.</a> . Common triggers like Fragrance, Limonene, and Linalool can cause redness or reactions in sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. We recommend patch testing before full use.

Does NEOSTRATA Targeted Clarifying Gel clog pores?

Unlikely to Clog Pores Based on our analysis, Targeted Clarifying Gel is unlikely to clog pores. None of its 15 ingredients have a comedogenic rating above 2.

Who makes NEOSTRATA Targeted Clarifying Gel?

This product is from NEOSTRATA. See more products from NEOSTRATA.

What are the ingredients in NEOSTRATA Targeted Clarifying Gel?

Targeted Clarifying Gel contains 15 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/acetyl-mandelic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Acetyl mandelic acid</a>, <a href="/ingredient/alcohol-denat-" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Alcohol Denat.</a>, <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/arachis-hypogaea-oil" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Arachis Hypogaea Oil</a> and <a href="/ingredient/butylene-glycol" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Butylene Glycol</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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