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Neutrogena Acne Control Lotion Versus Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30

General Moisturizer
Sunscreen
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on June 03, 2024

Overview

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They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens or sulfates

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Ingredients Explained

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Buffering

Sodium Hydroxide is also known as lye or caustic soda. It is used to adjust the pH of products; many ingredients require a specific pH to be effective.

In small amounts, sodium hydroxide is considered safe to use. However, large amounts may cause chemical burns due to its high alkaline.

Your skin has a natural pH and acid mantle. This acid mantle helps prevent harmful bacteria from breaking through. The acid mantle also helps keep your skin hydrated.

"Alkaline" refers to a high pH level. A low pH level would be considered acidic.

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Antimicrobial, Preservative

Chlorphenesin is a synthetic preservative. It helps protect a product against bacteria in order to extend shelf life. In most cases, Chlorphenesin is paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol and caprylyl glycol.

Chlorphenesin is a biocide. This means it is able to help fight the microorganisms on our skin. It is also able to fight odor-releasing bacteria.

Chlorphenesin is soluble in both water and glycerin.

Studies show Chlorphenesin is easily absorbed by our skin. You should speak with a skincare professional if you have concerns about using Chlorphenesin.

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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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When to use

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Neutrogena Acne Control Lotion 9 ingredients

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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Lotion Sunscreen SPF 30 28 ingredients

4.0 /5
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Hydrating (2) Great Value (2) Light (1)
noelldelpierre's avatar

Noell DelPierre

9 months ago
Review

☀️☀️☀️

#great value
#hydrating
#heavy
#pilling
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Nourah 💫

7 months ago
Review

I actually really like this product it leaves a really nice glowy and plump after finish no white cast good base for my makeup (it depends if ur makeup is silicone or water based) and doesn’t break me out at all as someone with acne prone skin I do put it on with my skin wet after toner so maybe that has to do with it putting it on dry though is rlly bad and it’s cheap idk I recommend it and it’s Show more

#great value
#hydrating
#light
#absorbs well