Neutrogena Clear & Radiant Face Scrub - Europe Versus Ziaja Cucumber Face Cream - Slovakia
Updated on July 15, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils or parabens
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Clear & Radiant Face Scrub 16 ingredients
Ziaja Cucumber Face Cream 25 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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Neutrogena Clear & Radiant Face Scrub 16 ingredients
Ziaja Cucumber Face Cream 25 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycerin
Humectant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Cellulose
AbsorbentLauryl Glucoside
CleansingAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCitrus Grandis Fruit Extract
Astringent
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate
UV AbsorberDisodium EDTA
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Parfum
Masking
CI 16035
Cosmetic ColorantCI 60725
Cosmetic ColorantGlycerin, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cellulose, Lauryl Glucoside, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Parfum, CI 16035, CI 60725
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
Hexyl Laurate
Emollient
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Ceteareth-20
Cleansing
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Retinyl Palmitate
Skin Conditioning
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingIsohexadecane
EmollientPolysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Amyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingWater, Isopropyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hexyl Laurate, Cetyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, Stearic Acid, Sodium Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Isohexadecane, Polysorbate 80, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Amyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Sodium Hydroxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPropylene 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 develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium 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 HydroxideParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient 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.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or '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 by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
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 ParfumIngredient Ratings
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When to use
Neutrogena Clear & Radiant Face Scrub 16 ingredients
Ziaja Cucumber Face Cream 25 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Neutrogena Clear & Radiant Face Scrub 16 ingredients
Ziaja Cucumber Face Cream 25 ingredients
Although it hasn't got clean ingredients, it worked on my skin. This one is my safe cream when another moisturiser brokes me out. It calms my skin and is so soothing. Never clogged my pores and not even dried my skin that much! But I recommend using heavier moisturiser in winter!
Update: I suspect it broke me out. I’m not sure if it clogged my pores, but I noticed that pimples are appearing Show more
