Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel versus Garnier Pure Active Gel Cleanser .
Last updated on July 27, 2023. Published on May 17, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 4 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, oils, 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 Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel 24 ingredients
Garnier Pure Active Gel Cleanser 18 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
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
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Contains Sulfate
Ingredients in this product that are types of sulfate:
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
At a glance
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel 24 ingredients
Garnier Pure Active Gel Cleanser 18 ingredients
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Join SkinSortIngredients Compared
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel 24 ingredients
Garnier Pure Active Gel Cleanser 18 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine • Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate • Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate • Sodium Hydrolyzed Potato Starch Dodecenylsuccinate • Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid • Ethylhexylglycerin • Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate • Polyquaternium-10 • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Isethionate • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Potassium Acrylates Copolymer • Sodium Chloride • Propylene Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • Hydroxyacetophenone • Tocopheryl Acetate • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum
Water • Coco-Betaine • Propylene Glycol • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Sodium Chloride • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Salicylic Acid • Sodium Benzoate • Tetrasodium EDTA • Menthol • Zinc Gluconate • Benzyl Salicylate • Limonene • Menthoxypropanediol • Linalool • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract • Parfum
Ingredients Side-by-side
Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
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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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterNeutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 1.
Garnier Pure Active Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 16.
Garnier Pure Active Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 6.
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 Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 17.
Garnier Pure Active Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 3.
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 Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel contains this as ingredient number 24.
Garnier Pure Active Gel Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 18.
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel 24 ingredients
Garnier Pure Active Gel Cleanser 18 ingredients
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel 24 ingredients
Garnier Pure Active Gel Cleanser 18 ingredients
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