Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash For Men versus Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub .
Published on October 30, 2022
Overview
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, oils or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens, fragrances, parabens 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).
Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash For Men 19 ingredients
Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub 18 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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Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
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 😥
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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Contains Parabens
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Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Not Reef Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not reef safe:
Contains EU Allergens
Ingredients in this product that are EU allergens:
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash For Men 19 ingredients
Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub 18 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash For Men 19 ingredients
Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub 18 ingredients
Water • Glycerin • Sodium Lauryl Sulfate • Coco-Glucoside • Disodium Lauroamphodiacetate • Panthenol • Polyquaternium-7 • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer • Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate • Menthol • Disodium EDTA • Polysorbate 80 • Citric Acid • Methylparaben • DMDM Hydantoin • Blue 1 Lake • Basic Violet 2 • Parfum
Water • Glycerin • Sodium Laureth Sulfate • Cellulose • Lauryl Glucoside • Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Phenoxyethanol • Parfum • Synthetic Wax • Methylparaben • Sodium Hydroxide • Menthol • Disodium EDTA • Polyquaternium-7 • Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate • Ultramarines • Blue 1 Lake
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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 Invigorating Face Wash For Men contains this as ingredient number 1.
Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub 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 Invigorating Face Wash For Men contains this as ingredient number 2.
Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub contains this as ingredient number 2.
Polyquaternium-7 is a light to clear colored liquid. It is commonly found in haircare products for its film-forming and anti-static properties.
According to a manufacturer, it is a non-paraben and specially developed for negatively charged surfactant systems. This makes it a great hairstyle holder and helps to improve wet hair detangling without adding buildup.
Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash For Men contains this as ingredient number 7.
Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub contains this as ingredient number 15.
We don't have a description for Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate.
Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash For Men contains this as ingredient number 10.
Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub contains this as ingredient number 16.
Menthol is a compound found in mint plants, such as peppermint. In its pure form, it is a clear crystalline substance.
Menthol is known for its cooling sensation; however, the cooling is actually from your skin being sensitized. Menthol can worsen rosacea. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.
Menthol also has antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about MentholNeutrogena Invigorating Face Wash For Men contains this as ingredient number 11.
Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub contains this as ingredient number 13.
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 Invigorating Face Wash For Men contains this as ingredient number 12.
Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub contains this as ingredient number 14.
Methylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben. It is used to prevent the growth of fungus, mold, and other harmful bacteria. Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in both cosmetics and food.
Methylparaben can be synthetically created. It can also be found naturally in some fruits, such as blueberries.
Oftentimes, Methylparaben is combined with other parabens to help increase the shelf life.
The safety of Methylparaben is currently being studied. While ongoing studies are looking into the safety of parabens, the results have been very mixed. Some studies have not found Methylparaben to be harmful.
Learn more about MethylparabenNeutrogena Invigorating Face Wash For Men contains this as ingredient number 15.
Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for Blue 1 Lake.
Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash For Men contains this as ingredient number 17.
Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 Invigorating Face Wash For Men contains this as ingredient number 19.
Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub contains this as ingredient number 9.
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Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash For Men 19 ingredients
Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub 18 ingredients
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Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash For Men 19 ingredients
Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub 18 ingredients
Reviews
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Neutrogena Invigorating Face Wash For Men 19 ingredients
Neutrogena Deep Clean Invigorating Foaming Scrub 18 ingredients
Good for some people, average for others if not outright bad. A bit too strong on my skin and I don't even have super sensitive skin.
Good for some people, average for others if not outright bad. A bit too strong on my skin and I don't even have super sensitive skin.
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