Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Face Cleanser
Yes. Yes, Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Face Cleanser is sulfate-free.
No sulfate cleansers in the list. Mineral salts like Magnesium Sulfate do not count.
Why
Sulfates are foaming cleansers such as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate. Mineral salts like Magnesium Sulfate are not cleansers and do not count.
Yes, Neutrogena Oil Free Acne Wash Face Cleanser is sulfate-free. No sulfate cleansers in the list. Mineral salts like Magnesium Sulfate do not count.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a sulfonate, a close cousin of sulfates that is chemically not a sulfate. Some people who avoid sulfates avoid it too.
This is not a safety warning. It is a label fact, useful if you avoid this group on purpose.
Full ingredient list
Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Salicylic Acid (2% W/W), PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Sodium Chloride, Benzalkonium Chloride, C12-15 Alkyl Lactate, Disodium EDTA, Fragrance, Cocamidopropyl Pg-dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Propylene Glycol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Extract, CI 12719, CI 16035 (1206-116).
Highlighted names triggered a “No” on one of the six checks. Underlined names open the ingredient dictionary. Source list as recorded on Open Beauty Facts.
Data: Open Beauty Facts, community database, ODbL license. Last checked 26 Aug 2026. Barcode 9300607379792.