Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Astringent Versus Puca – Pure & Care Witch Hazel Toner
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Astringent 14 ingredients
Puca – Pure & Care Witch Hazel Toner 26 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Astringent 14 ingredients
Puca – Pure & Care Witch Hazel Toner 26 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
AstringentHamamelis Virginiana Flower Water
AstringentCorn Gluten Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningPEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer
SolventSodium Polyglutamate
HumectantHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingAlcohol
Antimicrobial
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract
MaskingChrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSophora Angustifolia Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Extract
Skin Conditioning
Pelargonium Graveolens Extract
Masking
Portulaca Oleracea Extract
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
Solvent
Avena Sativa Kernel Extract
Abrasive
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningSodium Hydroxide
BufferingPotassium Sorbate
Preservative
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Rosa Gallica Flower Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water, Corn Gluten Amino Acids, PEG/PPG-17/6 Copolymer, Sodium Polyglutamate, Hexylene Glycol, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract, Chrysanthemum Indicum Flower Extract, Sophora Angustifolia Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Extract, Pelargonium Graveolens Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Propanediol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Beta-Glucan, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Alcohol comes in many different forms. Different types of alcohol will have different effects on skin. This ingredient is usually an astringent alcohol.
These alcohols are drying on the skin. They may strip away your skin's natural oils and even damage your skin barrier. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Fatty alcohols come from plant oils such as coconut oil. These can help hydrate the skin and are non-irritating. Some fatty alcohols include cetyl and stearyl alcohol.
Learn more about AlcoholButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolWater. 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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Neutrogena Clear Pore Oil-Eliminating Astringent 14 ingredients
Puca – Pure & Care Witch Hazel Toner 26 ingredients
