Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub for mature skin
Salicylic Acid
Menthol
Glycerin
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Microbeads
Average
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for mature skin; other exfoliants fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate exfoliation for your normal skin due to cellulose and microcrystalline cellulose, which aid in smoothing texture, though glycerin and sodium laureth sulfate provide general cleansing benefits irrelevant to your wrinkles and fine lines.
- Glycerin offers humectant action suitable for normal skin, but the formula lacks sufficient emollient ingredients for optimal hydration.
- The safety profile is good, with no risks of irritation for your normal skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing glycerin.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliant product in your PM routine once a week to start, increasing frequency only if your skin tolerates it well. Always apply SPF the next morning to protect your skin.
- Apply this exfoliant product after cleansing and toner, but before your moisturizer. This ensures the best absorption into your skin.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant product into your face, avoiding any rubbing. Let it absorb for a minute before moving to the next step.
- Apply this exfoliant product on completely dry skin to get the best results. This helps your normal skin accept the product smoothly.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area while using this exfoliant product. Do a patch test before your first use and avoid mixing it with strong acids.
People Say
★4.4Overall rating based on 900+ reviewsThis product is highly praised for its refreshing, cooling sensation and effective deep cleansing that leaves oily and combination skin feeling smooth and radiant. Users with sensitive or dry skin conditions report that frequent use can lead to over-drying, redness, and irritation.
Highlights
Effective deep cleaning Mostly Mentioned
- “Does a decent job at keeping my oily skin clean.”
- “Removed all the dirt and grime from my face with ease.”
- “Great for removing all of my makeup.”
- “My skin had become squeaky clean.”
Leaves skin smooth Often Mentioned
- “Skin showed signs of becoming quite soft and smooth.”
- “Looked just radiant and happy.”
- “Clearing pores for smooth, purified skin.”
- “Leaves skin feeling smooth and energized.”
Refreshing cooling sensation Often Mentioned
- “Leaves your skin feeling cool, clean and fresh!”
- “Quite minty and makes your skin feel tingly after use.”
- “The cooling lather has a refreshing and relaxing feel.”
- “Left with energized clean skin at the start of my day.”
Gentle daily exfoliation Sometimes Noted
- “Tiny little beads that lightly exfoliate your skin.”
- “Gentle texture that doesn't feel irritating.”
- “Beads are great... but is still gentle on my skin.”
- “Gently buff away rough skin patches.”
Causes dryness Sometimes Noted
- “Slightly drying skin after washing.”
- “Can strip the skin's natural moisture if used daily.”
- “Left my face feeling a bit tight and dry.”
- “Need to use a good moisturizer afterwards.”
Harsh ingredients Rarely Noted
- “Contains sulfates which I try to avoid.”
- “Has parabens and artificial fragrances.”
- “Wish it didn't have sodium laureth sulfate.”
- “Not a fan of the synthetic ingredients.”
Irritating if overused Rarely Noted
- “Using it too often would leave my skin red.”
- “Felt irritated and itchy when used more than twice a week.”
- “A bit too harsh for my sensitive skin.”
- “The menthol can be irritating around the eyes.”
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Questions and answers
How well does Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub work for mature skin?
Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub works for mature skin by offering moderate exfoliation that helps smooth texture, though other products fit this skin type better. For a better fit, products for mature skin need ingredients that address wrinkles and fine lines while providing rich hydration and soothing care to keep the skin soft and balanced.
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for mature skin?
Salicylic acid, cellulose, and microcrystalline cellulose help smooth texture for mature skin, while glycerin provides gentle moisture. However, this exfoliant needs nourishing hydrators and softening ingredients to truly care for fine lines and keep the skin soft.
What does Salicylic Acid do for mature skin?
Salicylic acid helps smooth and firm mature skin by boosting collagen and elasticity while reducing roughness and wrinkles. It is unlikely to cause irritation when used correctly, but this skin type also needs extra hydrating ingredients to stay soft and plump.
What does Menthol do for mature skin?
Menthol gives skin a cooling sensation and helps calm irritation, but it does not specifically address mature skin. Mature skin needs products with nourishing oils and vitamins to keep it soft and smooth.
Where does it go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This exfoliant works as a weekly step in a routine for mature skin, helping smooth texture while cleansing. Because this type of product lacks enough softening ingredients to properly hydrate mature skin, it needs nourishing oils and rich moisturizing creams alongside it.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this exfoliant in your routine, but you should keep it separate from your retinol to help avoid irritation. Use this scrub on days you do not apply your retinol, as using both active products together may be too harsh for your mature skin.
How often should I use it?
This exfoliant can be used once a week to start, and people who tolerate it well may carefully use it more often. A product for mature skin needs softening ingredients and rich moisturizers to care for wrinkles and fine lines.
Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This exfoliant is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as it contains no heavy oils or pore-clogging ingredients. However, it may cause dryness if overused, because mature skin needs rich, softening ingredients to stay comfortable and smooth.
Is it fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.
CMAJ, 2010A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.
BioMed Research International, 2020Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024Coadministration of 40% topical L-menthol with 10% trans-cinnamaldehyde reduced spontaneous pain intensity, neurogenic inflammation, primary and secondary mechanical hyperalgesia, and heat hyperalgesia, but not cold hyperalgesia, in 14 healthy volunteers.
The Journal of Pain, 2016Topical application of menthol-based cooling gel decreased intramuscular temperature by 1.9 °C and increased cutaneous blood flow by 0.3 ml/min in healthy males compared to placebo gel.
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 2018Cooling skin temperature or applying topical menthol reduced histamine-induced itch intensity and flare diameters in healthy male volunteers.
Neuroscience Letters, 1995The emollient V0034CR significantly reduced TEWL compared to vehicle and vehicle plus glycerol, and significantly increased corneometry scores compared to vehicle and vehicle plus petrolatum in healthy volunteers with dry skin, demonstrating combined barrier function improvement from petrolatum and hydration improvement from glycerol.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020Ten days of treatment with a cream containing 20% glycerin significantly increased skin hydration measured by corneometer values in 17 healthy volunteers compared to a placebo cream, but showed no influence on transepidermal water loss or skin sensitivity to an irritating surfactant.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2001Niacinamide/glycerin body moisturizers provided better rapid and prolonged improvement of cosmetic xerosis through functional improvement of stratum corneum barrier function compared to no treatment and conventional moisturizers in female subjects.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2012Sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS) treatment decreases lipid membrane chain conformational order and stiffness leading to increased water sorption and diffusivity, whereas sodium lauryl ether sulfate (SLES) treatment increases lipid membrane conformational order and stiffness with increased water sorption capacity driven by its hygroscopic nature.
Langmuir, 2014
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cellulose, Lauryl Glucoside, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Phenoxyethanol, Synthetic Wax, Methylparaben, Sodium Hydroxide, Menthol, Disodium Edta, Polyquaternium-7, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Ultramarines, Blue 1
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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