Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clean & Clear Advantage Spot Treatment with Witch Hazel versus Neutrogena Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads .
Published on February 24, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, fragrances and silicones
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Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
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Ingredient Info
Clean & Clear Advantage Spot Treatment with Witch Hazel 29 ingredients
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads 14 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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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
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
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Contains Silicon
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
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 😥
At a glance
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Clean & Clear Advantage Spot Treatment with Witch Hazel 29 ingredients
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads 14 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Clean & Clear Advantage Spot Treatment with Witch Hazel 29 ingredients
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads 14 ingredients
Salicylic Acid 2% • Alcohol Denat. • Water • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Polyacrylamide • Glycerin • Cyclopentasiloxane • C13-14 Isoparaffin • C12-15 Alkyl Lactate • Alcohol • Phenoxyethanol • Cetyl Lactate • Ppg-2 Isoceteth-20 Acetate • Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate • Laureth-7 • Polysorbate 20 • Phenethyl Dimethicone • Parfum • Dehydroxanthan Gum • Propylene Glycol • Benzalkonium Chloride • Ammonia • Tetrasodium EDTA • Butylene Glycol • Capryloyl Glycine • Sarcosine • Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract • Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract • Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidClean & Clear Advantage Spot Treatment with Witch Hazel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads contains this as ingredient number 1.
Alcohol Denat. is an alcohol with a denaturant property. It is created by mixing ethanol and other additives. It has a low molecular weight and will evaporate quickly. This helps other ingredients become better absorbed and dry once applied.
Alcohol Denat. is volatile and may cause irritation. It helps draw out natural oils in skin and dry out your skin.
One study from 2005 found adding emollients to propanol-based sanitizer decreased irritation.
Alcohol is antibacterial by nature. This can help preserve products and increase their shelf life.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
Learn more about Alcohol Denat.Clean & Clear Advantage Spot Treatment with Witch Hazel contains this as ingredient number 2.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 WaterClean & Clear Advantage Spot Treatment with Witch Hazel contains this as ingredient number 3.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads contains this as ingredient number 2.
We don't have a description for C12-15 Alkyl Lactate.
Clean & Clear Advantage Spot Treatment with Witch Hazel contains this as ingredient number 9.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Cetyl Lactate.
Clean & Clear Advantage Spot Treatment with Witch Hazel contains this as ingredient number 12.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate.
Clean & Clear Advantage Spot Treatment with Witch Hazel contains this as ingredient number 14.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads contains this as ingredient number 8.
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 ParfumClean & Clear Advantage Spot Treatment with Witch Hazel contains this as ingredient number 18.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads contains this as ingredient number 9.
Benzalkonium Chloride is a preservative. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.
Clean & Clear Advantage Spot Treatment with Witch Hazel contains this as ingredient number 21.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads contains this as ingredient number 12.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Clean & Clear Advantage Spot Treatment with Witch Hazel contains this as ingredient number 24.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads contains this as ingredient number 4.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Clean & Clear Advantage Spot Treatment with Witch Hazel 29 ingredients
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads 14 ingredients
Usage
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When to use
Clean & Clear Advantage Spot Treatment with Witch Hazel 29 ingredients
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Maximum Strength Treatment Pads 14 ingredients
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