Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion - UK Versus Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Activated Cream-to-Foam Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin
Updated on July 16, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion 16 ingredients
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Activated Cream-to-Foam Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin 27 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion 16 ingredients
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Activated Cream-to-Foam Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin 27 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Persea Gratissima Oil
Skin Conditioning
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Pantolactone
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Benzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Citric Acid
Buffering
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
PEG-32
HumectantCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
CleansingPEG-100 Stearate
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
PEG-75
HumectantSodium Chloride
Masking
PEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Polyquaternium-7
Parfum
Masking
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningDisodium EDTA
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Capric Acid
Cleansing
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Iron Oxides
Water, Glycerin, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-32, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, PEG-100 Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-75, Sodium Chloride, PEG-150 Distearate, Polyquaternium-7, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Propylene Glycol, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Capric Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Iron Oxides
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidGlycerin 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 GlycerinGlyceryl Stearate is a mix of glycerin and stearic acid.
It is used to stabilize the mixing of water and oil ingredients. By preventing these ingredients from separating, it can help elongate shelf life. It can also help thicken the product's texture.
As an emollient, it helps soften skin and supports barrier-replenishing ingredients.
In cosmetics, Glyceryl Stearate is often made from vegetable oils or synthetically produced.
This ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe
Fun fact: The human body also creates Glyceryl Stearate naturally.
Learn more about Glyceryl StearateWater. 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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
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Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Activated Cream-to-Foam Cleanser for Acne-Prone Skin 27 ingredients
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