Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Foaming Facial Cleanser, Turmeric Calm versus Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash .
Published on May 09, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both face cleansers. They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and sulfates
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Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
Face Cleanser
Face cleansers are used to remove makeup, dead skin cells, pollutants, oil, dirt, and/or clean out pores on the skin. Face cleansers may specialize in having one function (exa. just removing makeup) or may have multiple functions (exa. Removing makeup and cleaning pores).
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Foaming Facial Cleanser, Turmeric Calm 20 ingredients
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash 36 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Contains Sulfate
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Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Not Reef Safe
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Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Neutrogena Foaming Facial Cleanser, Turmeric Calm 20 ingredients
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash 36 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Foaming Facial Cleanser, Turmeric Calm 20 ingredients
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash 36 ingredients
Water • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Glycerin • Decyl Glucoside • Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate • Citric Acid • Sodium Chloride • Sodium Hydroxide • Curcuma Longa Leaf Extract • Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate • Potassium Acrylates Copolymer • Propylene Glycol • Disodium Tetrapropenyl Succinate • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Disodium EDTA • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phenoxyethanol • Sodium Benzoate • Parfum
Water • Glycerin • Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate • Propylene Glycol • Caprylyl Glycol • Coco-Betaine • Acrylates/Steareth-20 Methacrylate Copolymer • Tea-Lauryl Sulfate • Triethanolamine • Coco-Glucoside • Phenoxyethanol • Decyl Glucoside • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Parfum • Chlorphenesin • Benzophenone-3 • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Chloride • Zea Mays Oil • Caffeine • Menthol • Limonene • Polyquaternium-39 • Tocopherol • Benzoic Acid • Ammonium Sulfate • Citric Acid • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate • Castanea Sativa Bud Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice • Citrus Limon Juice • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Ethylhexylglycerin • CI 42090 • CI 14700
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Ingredients Explained
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNeutrogena Foaming Facial Cleanser, Turmeric Calm contains this as ingredient number 1.
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 GlycerinNeutrogena Foaming Facial Cleanser, Turmeric Calm contains this as ingredient number 3.
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.
Decyl Glucoside is a glucose-based surfactant. Surfactants help clean the skin by trapping oil, sebum, and dirt to be washed away.
It is created by reacting glucose with the fatty acids from plants.
Decyl Glucoside also helps stabilize the ingredients in a product by preventing them from separating.
This ingredient is biodegradable and non-toxic. This ingredient is commonly found in baby shampoos.
Decyl Glucoside is sometimes used to stabilize the UV filter Tinosorb.
Learn more about Decyl GlucosideNeutrogena Foaming Facial Cleanser, Turmeric Calm contains this as ingredient number 4.
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 12.
Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).
If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.
As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Citric AcidNeutrogena Foaming Facial Cleanser, Turmeric Calm contains this as ingredient number 6.
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 27.
Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.
This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.
You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.
There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.
The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.
Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.
Learn more about Sodium ChlorideNeutrogena Foaming Facial Cleanser, Turmeric Calm contains this as ingredient number 7.
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 18.
Propylene 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 deliver a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolNeutrogena Foaming Facial Cleanser, Turmeric Calm contains this as ingredient number 12.
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 4.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is a sulfate with surfactant properties.
The surfactant property make it a great foam creator and cleansing agent. Surfactants help bind ingredients that normally do not mix.
Some studies have shown skin irritation due to prolonged SLS use.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is a milder version of SLS.
Learn more about Sodium Lauryl SulfateNeutrogena Foaming Facial Cleanser, Turmeric Calm contains this as ingredient number 14.
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 28.
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.
Learn more about Disodium EDTANeutrogena Foaming Facial Cleanser, Turmeric Calm contains this as ingredient number 16.
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 17.
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and 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.
Neutrogena Foaming Facial Cleanser, Turmeric Calm contains this as ingredient number 18.
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 11.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateNeutrogena Foaming Facial Cleanser, Turmeric Calm contains this as ingredient number 19.
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 32.
Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, 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.
In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term '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. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.
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 ParfumNeutrogena Foaming Facial Cleanser, Turmeric Calm contains this as ingredient number 20.
Kiehl's Facial Fuel Energizing Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 14.
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Neutrogena Foaming Facial Cleanser, Turmeric Calm 20 ingredients
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