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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser UK versus Neogen Dermalogy Real Fresh Foam Blueberry .

Last updated on March 19, 2024. Published on January 27, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 8 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain niacinamide

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and dark spots

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Face Cleanser American Brand United States
Face Cleanser South Korean Brand South Korea

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

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alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free
alcohol-free
silicon-free
fragrance-free
sulfate-free
paraben-free
oil-free
fungal-acne safe
reef-safe
eu-allergen-free
vegan
cruelty-free

At a glance

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Notable Ingredients

Niacinamide

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Large Pores
Dark Spots
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
Niacinamide
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Good For Oily Skin
Redness Reducing (3)
Reduces Irritation (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (3)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger (3)
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

MethylglucamineVaccinium Corymbosum FruitLauric AcidOlive Oil Peg-7 EstersDipropylene GlycolGlycerinMyristic AcidC12-14 Pareth-12Water1,2-HexanediolPeg-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilPotassium Cocoyl GlycinateCocamidopropyl BetaineSaponaria Officinalis Root ExtractSapindus Trifoliatus Fruit ExtractCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinTropoloneTrehaloseCitric Acid AllantoinAcetyl GlucosamineMoringa Oleifera Seed ExtractPlankton ExtractGypsophila Paniculata Root ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf ExtractSaccharum Officinarum ExtractAcer Saccharum ExtractSodium ChlorideSodium HyaluronateArgania Spinosa Kernel OilNiacinamidePanthenolPortulaca Oleracea ExtractHamamelis Virginiana ExtractAchillea Millefolium ExtractGentiana Lutea Root ExtractAnthemis Nobilis Flower ExtractCitrus Unshiu Peel ExtractCarica Papaya Fruit ExtractCymbopogon Citratus ExtractMelissa Officinalis Leaf ExtractCitrus Paradisi Fruit ExtractTricholoma Matsutake ExtractCordyceps Sinensis ExtractPisum Sativum ExtractVitis Vinifera Fruit ExtractSaururus Chinensis Leaf/Root ExtractArnica Montana Flower ExtractGlycine Soja Seed ExtractArtemisia Absinthium ExtractBroussonetia Kazinoki Bark ExtractLactobacillus/Aspergillus/Prunus Mume Fruit Ferment FiltrateLactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment ExtractLactobacillus/Soybean Ferment ExtractLactobacillus/Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Ferment FiltrateAristotelia Chilensis Fruit ExtractRibes Nigrum Fruit ExtractChrysanthemum Sibiricum ExtractPsidium Guajava Fruit ExtractLaminaria Japonica ExtractDonkey MilkCaulerpa Lentillifera ExtractArgania Spinosa Kernel ExtractHibiscus Esculentus Fruit ExtractMalva Sylvestris ExtractMalt ExtractPassiflora Edulis Fruit ExtractAverrhoa Carambola Fruit ExtractChenopodium Quinoa Seed ExtractDioscorea Japonica Root ExtractForsythia Suspensa Fruit ExtractLaminaria Digitata ExtractAcorus Calamus Root ExtractLithospermum Erythrorhizon Root ExtractNelumbo Nucifera Flower ExtractCucumis Sativus Fruit ExtractAngelica Gigas Root ExtractPanax Ginseng Root ExtractCornus Officinalis Fruit ExtractSchisandra Chinensis Fruit ExtractAsparagus Cochinchinensis Root ExtractAmber ExtractPinus Densiflora ExtractHydrolyzed CoralTremella Fuciformis ExtractSarcodon Aspratus ExtractLedebouriella Seseloides Root ExtractLepidium Meyenii Root ExtractPaeonia Lactiflora Root ExtractCitrus Junos Fruit ExtractChaenomeles Sinensis Fruit ExtractOryza Sativa Bran ExtractCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower ExtractHippophae Rhamnoides ExtractGarcinia Mangostana Peel ExtractMagnolia Liliflora Flower ExtractAngelica Dahurica Root ExtractAngelica Archangelica Root ExtractUncaria Tomentosa ExtractLilium Tigrinum ExtractLaurus Nobilis Leaf ExtractMusa Sapientum Fruit ExtractCnidium Officinale Root ExtractAtractylodes Japonica Rhizome ExtractSalicornia Herbacea ExtractMangifera Indica Fruit ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractOpuntia Ficus-Indica ExtractSwiftlet Nest ExtractCocos Nucifera Fruit ExtractHoney ExtractPlumeria Rubra Flower ExtractLinum Usitatissimum Seed ExtractAgaricus Blazei ExtractDisodium EDTAGardenia Florida Fruit ExtractButylene GlycolPhenoxyethanolParfum

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.

1
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser UK contains this as ingredient number 1.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Fresh Foam Blueberry contains this as ingredient number 9.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser UK contains this as ingredient number 2.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Fresh Foam Blueberry contains this as ingredient number 6.

3
What it does: Cleansing
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser UK contains this as ingredient number 3.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Fresh Foam Blueberry contains this as ingredient number 13.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Loved

Panthenol (also referred to as pro-vitamin B5) is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin.

lt is a humectant, meaning that it helps the skin attract and retain moisture.

Another benefit is the anti-inflammatory abilities. This means that it's great for sensitive, irritation-prone skin.

Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.

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Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser UK contains this as ingredient number 6.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Fresh Foam Blueberry contains this as ingredient number 35.

5
What it does: Smoothing
Community Rating: Loved

Niacinamide has emerged as an all-star ingredient due to its many benefits.

It is known to treat acne by reducing inflammation. It also helps fade dark-spots and strengthen the skin by promoting the growth of the ceramide barrier.

Other benefits include smoothing wrinkles and minimizing redness.

The cherry on top? Niacinamide can also help build keratin, a protein that keeps skin firm.

When incorporating niacinamide into your routine, look out for concentration amounts. Typically, 5% niacinamide provides benefits such as fading dark spots. However, if you have sensitive skin, it is better to begin with a smaller concentration.

Niacinamide can be mixed with other ingredients to boost benefits. For instance, it has shown to be effective when used with copper, folic acid, and zinc to treat acne.

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Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser UK contains this as ingredient number 7.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Fresh Foam Blueberry contains this as ingredient number 34.

6
What it does: Masking, Perfuming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser UK contains this as ingredient number 11.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Fresh Foam Blueberry contains this as ingredient number 122.

7
What it does: Masking
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser UK contains this as ingredient number 17.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Fresh Foam Blueberry contains this as ingredient number 31.

8
What it does: Buffering, Masking
Community Rating: Disliked

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

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.

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 look more even.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser UK contains this as ingredient number 18.

Neogen Dermalogy Real Fresh Foam Blueberry contains this as ingredient number 20.

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0% have mixed ratings
67% are disliked or very disliked
6% have no rating yet
28% are loved or liked
11% have mixed ratings
15% are disliked or very disliked
47% have no rating yet

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