Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser Versus Eucerin Dermatoclean Hyaluron Cleansing Milk
Updated on January 31, 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 dry skin and brightening skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or silicones
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser 10 ingredients
Eucerin Dermatoclean Hyaluron Cleansing Milk 22 ingredients
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About this product
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Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser 10 ingredients
Eucerin Dermatoclean Hyaluron Cleansing Milk 22 ingredients
Benefits
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Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOctyldodecanol
EmollientC12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
AntimicrobialGlyceryl Glucoside
HumectantCetearyl Isononanoate
EmollientSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Decyl Glucoside
CleansingGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Cleansing
Carbomer
Emulsion StabilisingSodium Citrate
BufferingCitric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingTrisodium EDTA
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
Piroctone Olamine
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Octyldodecanol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Glyceryl Glucoside, Cetearyl Isononanoate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Decyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate, Carbomer, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Trisodium EDTA, 1,2-Hexanediol, Phenoxyethanol, Piroctone Olamine, Potassium Sorbate
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 WaterGlycerin 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create a gel consistency.
A high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Don't worry, most products contain 1% or less of carbomer.
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 HydroxideIngredient Ratings
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Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser 10 ingredients
Eucerin Dermatoclean Hyaluron Cleansing Milk 22 ingredients
