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Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask Versus Neutrogena Stubborn Acne AM Face Treatment

Face Cleanser
Facial Treatment
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Updated on July 03, 2024

Overview

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for fighting acne

Free From

They both do not contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Benefits

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Key Ingredients

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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.

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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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

44 Routines
55% use in am
45% use in pm
82% use every day
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169 Routines
66% use in am
34% use in pm
85% use every day
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Reviews

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Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask 13 ingredients

3.0 /5
from 1 rating
Drying (1) Great Value (1)
Madison_'s avatar

Madison_

1 year ago
Review

Kinda mid but not in a good way. A bit too strong for my skin.

#great value
#drying

Neutrogena Stubborn Acne AM Face Treatment 9 ingredients

5.0 /5
from 2 ratings
Great Value (1) No Scent (1) Works Well (1)
Clover's avatar

Clover

1 year ago
Review

MICRONIZED benzoyl peroxide is a miracle worker!
This product was a dermatologist recommendation to me, and I’m so so so grateful because it has done wonders for my skin. Micro BPO is able to penetrate the skin deeper while also being more gentle than regular BPO. This is a leave on product with a creamy consistency, and since it is Neutrogena it is very affordable and accessible (which are both Show more

#great value
#no scent
#works well
Ericj89's avatar

Ericj89

1 year ago
Review

Texture: Gel cream texture.
Scent: No scent
Performance: Benzoyl peroxide, my staple ingredient to treat acne.
Pros: Effective for acne/blind pimple
Cons: None
WRP/WNRP: WRP