Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Aveeno Calm + Restore™ Nourishing PHA Facial Exfoliator versus Neutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum Dry Skin .
Last updated on August 16, 2023. Published on September 11, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain PHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
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Ingredient Info
Aveeno Calm + Restore™ Nourishing PHA Facial Exfoliator 18 ingredients
Neutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum 13 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
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 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
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 Calm + Restore™ Nourishing PHA Facial Exfoliator 18 ingredients
Neutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum 13 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Aveeno Calm + Restore™ Nourishing PHA Facial Exfoliator 18 ingredients
Neutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum 13 ingredients
Water • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Glycerin • Gluconolactone • Glyceryl Stearate • Peg-100 Stearate • Sorbitol • Sodium Acrylates Copolymer • Carbomer • Sodium Hydroxide • Avena Sativa Kernel Oil • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Caprylyl Glycol • Lecithin • Sodium Citrate • P-Anisic Acid • Chlorphenesin • Allantoin
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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 Calm + Restore™ Nourishing PHA Facial Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 1.
Neutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum Dry Skin 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 Calm + Restore™ Nourishing PHA Facial Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 3.
Neutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 2.
Gluconolactone is a PHA. PHAs have a larger structure than AHAs and BHAs and are more gentle. It is an created by reacting gluconic acid with an alcohol.
When applied, Gluconolactone has the same affect on skin as AHAs such as lactic acid. It helps dissolve the dead skin cells in the top layer of your skin. This helps improve texture and brightens the skin.
Gluconolactone is a humectant and helps draw moisture to your skin. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
PHAs are more gentle than AHAs due to their larger structure. They do not penetrate as deeply as AHAs and take a longer time to dissolve dead cells. Studies show PHAs do not cause as much irritation.
PHAs also exhibit antioxidant activity by neutralizing free-radical molecules. This can help with anti-aging.
In a 2004 study, Gluconolactone was found to prevent UV damage in mouse skin cells. However, we still recommend wearing SPF especially after using exfoliating ingredients.
Learn more about GluconolactoneAveeno Calm + Restore™ Nourishing PHA Facial Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 4.
Neutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.
In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.
Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.
"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideAveeno Calm + Restore™ Nourishing PHA Facial Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 10.
Neutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum Dry Skin contains this as ingredient number 7.
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Aveeno Calm + Restore™ Nourishing PHA Facial Exfoliator 18 ingredients
Neutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum 13 ingredients
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Aveeno Calm + Restore™ Nourishing PHA Facial Exfoliator 18 ingredients
Neutrogena Skin Perfecting Exfoliating Serum 13 ingredients
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