Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Foaming Cleanser Versus Nivea Acne Repair Gentle Micro Cleanser - Asia
Updated on April 01, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Foaming Cleanser 15 ingredients
Nivea Acne Repair Gentle Micro Cleanser 19 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Foaming Cleanser 15 ingredients
Nivea Acne Repair Gentle Micro Cleanser 19 ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningLauric Acid
Cleansing
Lauryl Hydroxysultaine
CleansingPotassium Hydroxide
BufferingSodium Laureth Sulfate
Cleansing
Myristic Acid
Cleansing
Cocamide Mea
EmulsifyingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Carnitine
CleansingGarcinia Cambogia Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMaris Sal
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract
AntimicrobialSodium Chloride
Masking
Citric Acid
Buffering
Trisodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative
Parfum
Masking
Water, Lauric Acid, Lauryl Hydroxysultaine, Potassium Hydroxide, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Myristic Acid, Cocamide Mea, Salicylic Acid, Carnitine, Garcinia Cambogia Fruit Extract, Maris Sal, Sodium Hyaluronate, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Trisodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Methylisothiazolinone, Parfum
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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!
Learn more about WaterMyristic Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in milk fat. Other sources include palm oil, coconut oil, and butter fat.
Myristic Acid is an emulsifer and cleanser. As an emulsifer, it stabilizes a product by preventing ingredients from separating. Myristic Acid helps clean your skin by acting as a surfactant. It tends to gather oil and dirt on your skin to be easily rinsed away.
One study from 2021 found Myristic Acid to have anti-inflammatory properties.
Learn more about Myristic AcidPotassium hydroxide is commonly known as caustic potash. It is used to fix the pH of a product or as a cleaning agent in soap. In cleansers, it is used for the saponification of oils.
Sapnification is the process of creating fatty acid metal salts from triglycerides and a strong base. During this process, Potassium Hydroxide is used up and is not present in the final product.
Using high concentrations of Potassium Hydroxide have shown to irritate the skin.
Learn more about Potassium HydroxideLauric Acid is a fatty acid or lipid. About half of fatty acids in coconut oil is lauric acid.
This ingredient helps hydrate and sooth skin. As a humectant, it helps trap moisture. It also aids in cleaning and enhancing the texture of products.
Lauric acid may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal acne, safe.
Learn more about Lauric AcidParfum 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 ParfumMI is a preservative and known skin irritant. In the past, MI was used for its ability to prevent bacteria, yeast, and fungi growth in low doses.
Nowadays, you'll most likely see MI combined with Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI). Trade names for this combination include Kathon CG or Euxyl K 100.
Since then, numerous studies have shown this ingredient to cause contact dermatitis, or skin irritation.
The use of this ingredient varies around the world:
Learn more about MethylisothiazolinoneIngredient Ratings
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Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Foaming Cleanser 15 ingredients
Nivea Acne Repair Gentle Micro Cleanser 19 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Neutrogena Deep Clean Gentle Foaming Cleanser 15 ingredients
Used this for over 10 years. Makes my skin feel clean and minimizes blackheads.
Stopped because I don't feel it's effective or does anything for me anymore, I've built up a resistance to it.
I have used this for only awhile since my face feels like burning afterwards and starts to breakout, maybe it is not suitable for sensitive skin
