Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser versus Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser .
Published on October 05, 2020
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser 21 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser 12 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser 21 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser 12 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser 21 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser 12 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Lauryl Glucoside • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Potassium Acrylates Copolymer • Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate • Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate • Caprylyl Glycol • Ethylhexylglycerin • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Potassium Sorbate • Parfum • Tocopheryl Acetate • Maltodextrin • Ascorbic Acid • Rubus Fruticosus Leaf Extract • Butylene Glycol • Peucedanum Graveolens Extract • Xanthan Gum
Water • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Lauryl Glucoside • Potassium Acrylates Copolymer • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate • Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Potassium Sorbate • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterAveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinAveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 2.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.
Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.
While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl BetaineAveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
Lauryl Glucoside sugar- and lipid-based cleansing agent. It is created from glucose and lauryl alcohol.
Lauryl Glucoside makes it easier to rinse oil, dirt, and other polluants away.
A British study found lauryl glucoside to cause skin sensitivity for some people. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Learn more about Lauryl GlucosideAveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.
Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is used to improve texture and stability of a product. It is sugar based and helps thicken a product.
Once applied, it also creates a thin film to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
This ingredient is the polyethylene glycol ether of the diester of oleic acid and methylglucose. The 120 represents an average of 120 moles of ethylene oxide.
There is limited research on this ingredient, although it is considered safe to use in skincare products.
Learn more about Peg-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateAveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Potassium Acrylates Copolymer.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
We don't have a description for Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 7.
We don't have a description for Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolAveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.
You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.
Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 10.
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 9.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateAveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumAveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
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Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser 21 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser 12 ingredients
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Aveeno Absolutely Ageless Facial Nourishing Anti-Aging Cleanser 21 ingredients
Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Foaming Facial Cleanser 12 ingredients
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