Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Clearasil Stubborn Acne Control - 5in1 Daily Pads versus Noxzema Salicylic Acid Pads .
Published on July 19, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
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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
Clearasil Stubborn Acne Control - 5in1 Daily Pads 14 ingredients
Noxzema Salicylic Acid Pads 17 ingredients
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
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 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Contains Alcohol
Ingredients in this product that are types of alcohol:
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 🎉
Contains Oils
Ingredients in this product that are types of oil:
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are 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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Clearasil Stubborn Acne Control - 5in1 Daily Pads 14 ingredients
Noxzema Salicylic Acid Pads 17 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Clearasil Stubborn Acne Control - 5in1 Daily Pads 14 ingredients
Noxzema Salicylic Acid Pads 17 ingredients
Alcohol Denat. • Water • Peg-4 • Ppg-11 Stearyl Ether • Parfum • Camphor • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil • Menthol • Disodium EDTA • Benzyl Alcohol • Benzyl Benzoate • Cinnamal • Citral • Eugenol • Geraniol • Limonene • Linalool
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.
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 WaterClearasil Stubborn Acne Control - 5in1 Daily Pads contains this as ingredient number 2.
Noxzema Salicylic Acid Pads contains this as ingredient number 2.
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.Clearasil Stubborn Acne Control - 5in1 Daily Pads contains this as ingredient number 3.
Noxzema Salicylic Acid Pads contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 ParfumClearasil Stubborn Acne Control - 5in1 Daily Pads contains this as ingredient number 9.
Noxzema Salicylic Acid Pads contains this as ingredient number 5.
Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholClearasil Stubborn Acne Control - 5in1 Daily Pads contains this as ingredient number 10.
Noxzema Salicylic Acid Pads contains this as ingredient number 8.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAClearasil Stubborn Acne Control - 5in1 Daily Pads contains this as ingredient number 11.
Noxzema Salicylic Acid Pads contains this as ingredient number 9.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Clearasil Stubborn Acne Control - 5in1 Daily Pads 14 ingredients
Noxzema Salicylic Acid Pads 17 ingredients
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Clearasil Stubborn Acne Control - 5in1 Daily Pads 14 ingredients
Noxzema Salicylic Acid Pads 17 ingredients
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