Clinique Redness Solutions Soothing Cleanser Versus NeoStrata Restore PHA Facial Cleanser
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances or oils
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Ingredient Info
Clinique Redness Solutions Soothing Cleanser 29 ingredients
NeoStrata Restore PHA Facial Cleanser 17 ingredients
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About this product
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Clinique Redness Solutions Soothing Cleanser 29 ingredients
NeoStrata Restore PHA Facial Cleanser 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSqualane
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientHordeum Vulgare Extract
EmollientSucrose Stearate
EmollientSea Whip Extract
Skin ConditioningCholesterol
Emollient
Helianthus Annuus Seedcake
Abrasive
Chamomilla Recutita Extract
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningLactobacillus Ferment
Skin ConditioningPPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether
Skin ConditioningCaffeine
Skin ConditioningPropylene Glycol Dicaprate
EmollientCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientStearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disodium EDTA
BHT
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Polyaminopropyl Biguanide
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Squalane, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract, Sucrose Stearate, Sea Whip Extract, Cholesterol, Helianthus Annuus Seedcake, Chamomilla Recutita Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Lactobacillus Ferment, PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether, Caffeine, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Stearic Acid, Sodium Chloride, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Polyaminopropyl Biguanide, CI 19140, CI 61570, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningGluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate
Triethanolamine
BufferingPolyquaternium-10
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Buffering
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate
CleansingPEG-150 Distearate
Emulsifying
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
CleansingSodium Chloride
Masking
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Water, Gluconolactone, PEG-80 Sorbitan Laurate, Triethanolamine, Polyquaternium-10, Propylene Glycol, Panthenol, Glycine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate, PEG-150 Distearate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterChances 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.
Learn more about Sodium ChloridePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
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Clinique Redness Solutions Soothing Cleanser 29 ingredients
NeoStrata Restore PHA Facial Cleanser 17 ingredients
