What are the key ingredients in Express Absorption Hand Cream?

Express Absorption Hand Cream contains 23 ingredients. Key actives include: Water, Glycerin, Paraffinum Liquidum/ Mineral oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Petrolatum, and more.

Does Express Absorption Hand Cream contain comedogenic or pore-clogging ingredients?

Express Absorption Hand Cream contains potentially comedogenic or irritating ingredients: Parfum. Always patch test before full use.

How is the safety of Express Absorption Hand Cream rated?

Safety ratings for Express Absorption Hand Cream are calculated based on individual ingredient analysis, covering comedogenicity, irritancy, and overall safety scores. See the full breakdown at https://www.skinwis.com/product/neutrogena-express-absorption-hand-cream.

Where can I find the full ingredient list for Express Absorption Hand Cream?

The complete ingredient list, safety analysis, and community reviews for Express Absorption Hand Cream are available on SkinWis at https://www.skinwis.com/product/neutrogena-express-absorption-hand-cream.

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Express Absorption Hand Cream

Updated on: 05/12/2025

Total Ingredients

analysed

20 of 23

Skin-Safe

low risk

2 of 23

Potential Irritants

may irritate sensitive skin

2 of 23

Potential Pore-Clogging

+1 moderate pore-clogging

About this product

23 ingredients

2 potential irritant

2 pore-clogging

Contains Panthenol. Contains fragrance — patch test if sensitive. Formula aimed at skin types that tolerate moderate comedogenic ingredients. 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

Water

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Plaque Prevention Agent Skin Enhancer Ingredient Dissolver

Glycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet Thickness Regulator +7

Paraffinum Liquidum/ Mineral oil

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Static Eliminator Ingredient Dissolver Skin Softener +1

Isopropyl Palmitate

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Fragrance Provider Ingredient Binder Scent Provider +1

Petrolatum

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Static Eliminator Skin Softener

Dimethicone

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Skin Softener Defensive Shield +1

Stearyl Alcohol

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Lipid Restorer Cloudiness Creator Foam Enhancer +6

Glyceryl Stearate

Comedogenic: Moderate risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant

Peg-100 Stearate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Cleansing Surfactant

Panthenol

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Skin Enhancer Static Eliminator Hair Softener

Ethylhexylglycerin

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Enhancer Odor Neutralizer

Palmitic Acid

Comedogenic: High risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant

Stearic Acid

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Lipid Restorer Cleansing Surfactant Dirt & Oil Remover +3

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Thickness Regulator

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Thickness Regulator Protective Coating Agent Emulsion Stabilizer

Disodium EDTA

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Very low risk

Thickness Regulator Metal Ion Binder

Citric Acid

Comedogenic: Very low risk

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder Scent Provider

Sodium Hydroxide

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: High risk

pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent

Tocopheryl Acetate

Comedogenic: Low risk

Safety: Very low risk

Irritancy: Low risk

Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer

Phenoxyethanol

Safety: Low risk

Irritancy: Moderate risk

Product Protector Germ Fighter

Parfum

Safety: Moderate risk

Irritancy: High risk

Fragrance Provider Scent Provider

Mineral Oil

Form of vitamin E

Ingredient Name	Safety Profile	Functionality
01 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
02 Glycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Fragrance Provider Moisture Magnet +8
03 Paraffinum Liquidum/ Mineral oil	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Static Eliminator Ingredient Dissolver +2
04 Isopropyl Palmitate	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Fragrance Provider Ingredient Binder +2
05 Petrolatum	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Static Eliminator Skin Softener
06 Dimethicone	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Skin Softener +2
07 Stearyl Alcohol	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Lipid Restorer Cloudiness Creator +7
08 Glyceryl Stearate	C 3 Comedogenic: Moderate risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant
09 Peg-100 Stearate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Cleansing Surfactant
10 Panthenol	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Skin Enhancer Static Eliminator +1
11 Ethylhexylglycerin	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Enhancer Odor Neutralizer
12 Palmitic Acid	C 4 Comedogenic: High risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Skin Softener Emulsifying Surfactant
13 Stearic Acid	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Lipid Restorer Cleansing Surfactant +4
14 Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer	S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Thickness Regulator
15 Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Thickness Regulator Protective Coating Agent +1
16 Disodium EDTA	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 1 Irritancy: Very low risk	Thickness Regulator Metal Ion Binder
17 Citric Acid	C 1 Comedogenic: Very low risk S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	pH Stabilizer Metal Ion Binder +1
18 Sodium Hydroxide	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	pH Stabilizer Alcohol Treatment Agent
19 Tocopheryl Acetate	C 2 Comedogenic: Low risk S 1 Safety: Very low risk Ir 2 Irritancy: Low risk	Anti-Aging Protector Skin Enhancer
20 Phenoxyethanol	S 2 Safety: Low risk Ir 3 Irritancy: Moderate risk	Product Protector Germ Fighter
21 Parfum	S 3 Safety: Moderate risk Ir 4 Irritancy: High risk	Fragrance Provider Scent Provider
22 Mineral Oil		N/A
23 Form of vitamin E		N/A

Potential Irritants

1 flagged

Parfum

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Is Neutrogena Express Absorption Hand Cream comedogenic?

Appears To Be Comedogenic Express Absorption Hand Cream appears to be comedogenic. It contains 2 ingredient s with a high comedogenic rating (4–5) that are likely to clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/isopropyl-palmitate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Isopropyl Palmitate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/palmitic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Palmitic Acid</a> . It may not be suitable for acne-prone skin.

Is Neutrogena a good skincare brand?

Neutrogena is a skincare and cosmetics brand founded in 1930 in the United States by Emanuel Stolaroff as a cosmetics company that later adopted the Neutrogena name in 1962. The brand develops products for cleansing, acne treatment, sun protection, and general skincare. Common ingredients used in Neutrogena products include salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and sunscreen filters. The brand is owned by Johnson & Johnson (through its consumer health division). Neutrogena makes products such as Express Absorption Hand Cream 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 Neutrogena.

Is Neutrogena Express Absorption Hand Cream safe for sensitive skin?

Use with Caution Express Absorption Hand Cream may not be ideal for sensitive skin. It contains 2 potential irritant s including <a href="/ingredient/sodium-hydroxide" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Sodium Hydroxide</a> and <a href="/ingredient/parfum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Parfum</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 Neutrogena Express Absorption Hand Cream clog pores?

Potential Pore-Cloggers Present Express Absorption Hand Cream contains 3 ingredients with a comedogenic rating of 3 or higher that may clog pores , including <a href="/ingredient/isopropyl-palmitate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Isopropyl Palmitate</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glyceryl-stearate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glyceryl Stearate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/palmitic-acid" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Palmitic Acid</a> . Every ingredient's comedogenic rating is listed above.

Who makes Neutrogena Express Absorption Hand Cream?

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

What are the ingredients in Neutrogena Express Absorption Hand Cream?

Express Absorption Hand Cream contains 23 ingredients. The first ingredients listed are <a href="/ingredient/water" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Water</a>, <a href="/ingredient/glycerin" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Glycerin</a>, <a href="/ingredient/paraffinum-liquidum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Paraffinum Liquidum/ Mineral oil</a>, <a href="/ingredient/isopropyl-palmitate" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Isopropyl Palmitate</a> and <a href="/ingredient/petrolatum" class="font-bold underline hover:text-cyan-700">Petrolatum</a>. Each ingredient includes a comedogenic rating, irritancy rating, and safety score. View the full annotated ingredient list above.

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