Equiva Sulfate-Free Gel Cleanser Versus Neutrogena Advanced Acne Serum
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Equiva Sulfate-Free Gel Cleanser 21 ingredients
Neutrogena Advanced Acne Serum 18 ingredients
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Equiva Sulfate-Free Gel Cleanser 21 ingredients
Neutrogena Advanced Acne Serum 18 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
CleansingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingCocamidopropyl Betaine
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Lactate
BufferingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water
MaskingChlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Sodium PCA
HumectantPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Trideceth-9
EmulsifyingPentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningDecylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningBisabolol
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPelargonium Graveolens Extract
MaskingWater, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Lactate, Decyl Glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Water, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Sodium PCA, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, Pentylene Glycol, Decylene Glycol, Bisabolol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingNeopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
EmollientHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
Emulsion StabilisingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingDisodium EDTA
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingEthyl Linalool
Masking
Methyldihydrojasmonate
MaskingMethyl Anthranilate
Masking3-Hexenol
Masking
Water, Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Mandelic Acid, Gluconolactone, Sodium Hydroxide, Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Salicylic Acid, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Disodium EDTA, Dipropylene Glycol, Ethyl Linalool, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Methyl Anthranilate, 3-Hexenol
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 WaterPolyacrylate Crosspolymer-6 is a texture enhancer and pH adjuster.
It is be used to thicken water-based products and create a gel-texture with a velvet feel.
One manufacturer claims this ingredient to have a pH range of 2-8 and to be biodegradable.
Learn more about Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6Disodium 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 EDTAIngredient Ratings
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Equiva Sulfate-Free Gel Cleanser 21 ingredients
Neutrogena Advanced Acne Serum 18 ingredients
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