Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser US versus Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash .
Last updated on February 01, 2024. Published on January 14, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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
Neutrogena Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser 15 ingredients
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash 26 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Neutrogena Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser 15 ingredients
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash 26 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser 15 ingredients
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash 26 ingredients
Salicylic Acid 2% • Water • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Sodium Chloride • Glycerin • Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate • Parfum • Sodium Hydroxide • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Panthenol • C12-15 Alkyl Lactate • Disodium EDTA • Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate • Benzalkonium Chloride
Salicylic Acid 2% • Water • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Chloride • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Polysorbate 20 • Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate • Propylene Glycol • Peg-80 Sorbitan Laurate • Parfum • Disodium EDTA • Benzalkonium Chloride • C12-15 Alkyl Lactate • Polyquaternium-7 • Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate • Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • CI 16035 • Hc Violet No. 2
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidNeutrogena Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 1.
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.
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!
Learn more about WaterNeutrogena Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 2.
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.
Chances 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 ChlorideNeutrogena Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 5.
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 5.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
Learn more about ParfumNeutrogena Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 8.
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 11.
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.
Learn more about Sodium HydroxideNeutrogena Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 9.
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 24.
Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate is used to improve texture and stability of a product. It is sugar based and helps thicken a product.
Once applied, it also creates a thin film to trap moisture in. This helps keep your skin hydrated.
This ingredient is the polyethylene glycol ether of the diester of oleic acid and methylglucose. The 120 represents an average of 120 moles of ethylene oxide.
There is limited research on this ingredient, although it is considered safe to use in skincare products.
Learn more about Peg-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateNeutrogena Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 10.
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for C12-15 Alkyl Lactate.
Neutrogena Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 12.
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 14.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTANeutrogena Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 13.
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 12.
We don't have a description for Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate.
Neutrogena Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 14.
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 17.
Benzalkonium Chloride is a preservative. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.
Neutrogena Acne Proofing Gel Cleanser US contains this as ingredient number 15.
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 13.
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