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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser versus Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Preparation Cleanser .

Published on December 03, 2021

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA, exfoliants and Vitamin E

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

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 British Brand United Kingdom
Exfoliator American Brand United States

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).

Exfoliator

Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.

Price

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Starts at $34.00
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Starts at $21.80

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

AHA
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Exfoliators
Niacinamide
Ceramides (2)
Hyaluronic Acid
Peptides (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (6)
Good For Oily Skin (3)
Redness Reducing (6)
Reduces Irritation (4)
Skin Texture (2)
Reduces Large Pores (3)
Anti-Aging (5)
Dark Spots (3)
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting (2)
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin (4)
Acne Trigger
Irritating
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

AHA
BHA
Vitamin E
Exfoliators

Benefits

Hydrating
Good For Oily Skin (2)
Skin Texture
Reduces Large Pores (2)
Anti-Aging
Dark Spots
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (4)

Concerns

Drying
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (3)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Compared

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

WaterDisodium CocoamphodiacetateGlycerinAcrylates CopolymerSodium Chloride1,2-HexanediolPeg-7 Glyceryl CocoateArginine CocoateCocamidopropyl BetainePeg-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateStyrene/Acrylates CopolymerPotassium Cocoyl GlycinateCoco-GlucosideCitric AcidHexylene GlycolPortulaca Oleracea ExtractLimnanthes Alba Seed OilAllantoinXanthan GumCymbopogon Martini Oil Pelargonium Graveolens Flower OilCitrus Paradisi Peel OilLavandula Angustifolia OilCitrus Sinensis Peel Oil ExpressedButylene GlycolHydrolyzed CollagenEthylhexylglycerinNiacinamideCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractTocopheryl AcetateAscorbyl TetraisopalmitateGlycyrrhiza Glabra Root ExtractChamomilla Recutita Flower WaterAvena Sativa Kernel ExtractLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateAloe Barbadensis Leaf ExtractCurcuma Longa Root ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilGlyceryl StearatePalmitic AcidStearic AcidPhytosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer DilinoleateHydrogenated PolydeceneCeramide NPButyrospermum Parkii ButterCeteareth-20Glyceryl Citrate/Lactate/Linoleate/OleateHydroxypropyl Bispalmitamide MeaGlycosphingolipidsGlycine Soja SterolsMeadowfoam EstolideCeramide APEthylhexyl IsononanoateSqualaneSodium HyaluronatePolysorbate 20CarbomerPalmitoyl Pentapeptide-4Steareth-20ChrysinPalmitoyl Tripeptide-1Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7N-HydroxysuccinimideDisodium EDTABenzoic AcidPhenoxyethanolPotassium SorbateChlorhexidine DigluconateCI 19140

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.

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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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Preparation Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

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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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Preparation Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.

3
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:

Learn more about Citric Acid

IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Preparation Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.

4
What it does: Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Disliked

Xanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.

On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.

Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.

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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 19.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Preparation Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 13.

5
What it does: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Community Rating: Liked

Tocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.

One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.

Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.

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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 30.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Preparation Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.

6
What it does:
Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 64.

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Preparation Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

32% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
36% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet
30% are loved or liked
10% have mixed ratings
45% are disliked or very disliked
15% have no rating yet

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Reviews

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IT Cosmetics Confidence in a Cleanser 69 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 1 rating

Neutrogena Rapid Wrinkle Repair Retinol Preparation Cleanser 20 ingredients

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