Neutrogena Acne Stress Control Oil-Free Face Toner, 2% Salicylic Acid — Green Tea & Cucumber, Alcohol-Free 8 fl oz

This lightweight, alcohol-free toner combines a clinically recognized acne-fighting ingredient with soothing extracts to support clearer-looking skin as part of a daily routine. Formulated with 2% salicylic acid and MicroClear technology, it targets congested pores while an oil-dissolving complex helps manage shine. Green tea and cucumber extracts add a calming, refreshing touch, making the product suitable for use after cleansing to prepare skin for treatment or moisturizers.

How does this toner help prevent breakouts?

The toner uses 2% salicylic acid to exfoliate inside pores and MicroClear technology to enhance ingredient delivery to breakout-prone areas. Regular application after cleansing helps keep pores clearer and supports acne treatments applied afterward.

• 2% salicylic acid exfoliates within pores to reduce clogging.
• MicroClear technology improves penetration of active ingredient.
• Daily use helps maintain clearer skin between treatments.

Will this toner control oil and shine without overdrying?

This formula is oil-free and includes an oil-dissolving complex designed to reduce excess surface oil while remaining gentle on skin. It is formulated to refresh and soothe, rather than strip, so skin feels less greasy but not overly tight when used as directed.

• Oil-dissolving complex reduces surface shine.
• Alcohol-free base helps minimize drying sensations.
• Green tea and cucumber extracts soothe and refresh skin.

How should I incorporate this toner into my skincare routine?

Use the toner once daily after cleansing, applying with a cotton pad across the face and focusing on areas prone to congestion. Follow with treatments or a moisturizer suited to your skin type; do not combine with other potent exfoliants without monitoring sensitivity.

• After cleansing, sweep a soaked pad over face and neck.
• Allow to dry, then apply acne treatments or moisturizer.
• Use once daily and observe for irritation before increasing frequency.

What soothing ingredients are included and what do they do?

Green tea and cucumber extracts are included to help calm skin and provide a refreshing sensory effect. These botanical extracts contribute to a less irritated appearance when used alongside the active exfoliant ingredient.

• Green tea extract helps impart antioxidant support and calmness.
• Cucumber extract delivers cooling, refreshing sensations.
• Combined with the oil-free formula for a balanced finish.

Who is this for: This toner is intended for people with acne-prone or oily skin seeking a daily, oil-free step to help clear and refresh pores. It suits those who want a targeted salicylic acid product with added soothing extracts and who plan to use it as part of a complete skincare routine, not as a standalone cure. Avoid use if you have known sensitivity to salicylic acid; consult product directions and consider patch testing before regular use.

Ingredients

Active Ingredients: Avobenzone 3%, homosalate 12%, octisalate 5%, octocrylene 1.7%, oxybenzone 3%. Inactive Ingredients: Water, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, dimethicone, glycine soja (soybean) seed extract, cetearyl alcohol, diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate, ethylene/acrylic acid copolymer, glycerin, panthenol, phenyl trimethicone, silica, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, arachidyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, methylparaben, steareth-2, polyacrylate-13, behenyl alcohol, titanium dioxide, steareth-21, mica, polymethyl methacrylate, disodium EDTA, polyisobutene, arachidyl glucoside, pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, boron nitride, polysorbate-20, propylparaben, ethylparaben, benzalkonium chloride, phenoxyethanol, fragrance.