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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Nature's Nourishment Skin Cleanser versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel .

Published on September 24, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils or silicones

What's Inside

They both contain sulfates

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Face Cleanser South African Brand South Africa
Face Cleanser 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).

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).

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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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Concerns

Drying (3)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Irritating
Eczema (3)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying (2)
May Worsen Oily Skin
Acne Trigger
Irritating (2)
Rosacea (2)
Eczema (2)
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Ingredients Side-by-side

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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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Nature's Nourishment Skin Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Nature's Nourishment Skin Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.

3
What it does: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a sulfate with surfactant properties.

The surfactant property make it a great foam creator and cleansing agent. Surfactants help bind ingredients that normally do not mix.

Some studies have shown skin irritation due to prolonged SLS use.

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a milder version of SLS.

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Nature's Nourishment Skin Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 4.

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 13.

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

13% are loved or liked
0% have mixed ratings
88% are disliked or very disliked
0% have no rating yet
21% are loved or liked
8% have mixed ratings
54% are disliked or very disliked
17% have no rating yet

Usage

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