Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash Versus up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash versus up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash .

Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on June 23, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both reef safe face cleansers. They have a total of 13 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain fragrances

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Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash

up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash

Face Cleanser American Brand United States

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

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Ingredient Info

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Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash 18 ingredients

up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash 16 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash 18 ingredients

up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash 16 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

AHA

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Skin Texture

Reduces Large Pores

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

Acne Trigger

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (3)

Eczema (4)

Notable Ingredients

BHA

Benefits

Good For Oily Skin

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Reduces Large Pores

Scar Healing

Acne Fighting

Brightening

Concerns

Drying

Irritating (3)

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (5)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash 18 ingredients

up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash 16 ingredients

Ingredients Side-by-side

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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

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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!

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Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.

up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

What it does: Cleansing, Foaming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate is a cleansing agent made from a mixture of long chain sulfonate salts. It can also help produce foam.

This ingredient may be drying. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.

up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 3.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

What it does: Cleansing

Community Rating: Disliked

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a fatty acid created by mixing similar compounds in coconut oil and dimethylaminopropylamine. Dimethylaminopropylamine is a diamine, an amine with two amino groups.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a surfactant and cleanser. It helps gather the dirt, pollutants, and other impurities in your skin to be washed away. It also helps thicken a product and make the texture more creamy.

Being created from coconut oil means Cocamidopropyl Betaine is hydrating for the skin.

While Cocamidopropyl Betaine was believed to be an allergen, a study from 2012 disproved this. It found two compounds in unpure Cocamidopropyl Betaine to be the irritants: aminoamide and 3-dimethylaminopropylamine. High-grade and pure Cocamidopropyl Betaine did not induce allergic reactions during this study.

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Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 3.

up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 4.

Peg-80 Sorbitan Laurate

What it does:

Peg-80 Sorbitan Laurate isn't fungal acne safe.

Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 5.

up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 11.

Disodium EDTA

What it does:

Community Rating: Disliked

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.

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Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 7.

up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 12.

C12-15 Alkyl Lactate

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for C12-15 Alkyl Lactate.

Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 8.

up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 10.

Benzalkonium Chloride

What it does: Antimicrobial, Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Benzalkonium Chloride is a preservative. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.

Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 9.

up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 13.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 10.

up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 14.

Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate

What it does:

We don't have a description for Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate.

Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 11.

up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 6.

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

What it does: Masking, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract comes from the Chamomile flower.

Chamomile is rich in antioxidants and has anti-inflammatory properties. Several compounds found in chamomile help with soothing, such as bisbolol.

Antioxidant components in chamomile make it an effective ingredient to help slow the signs of aging. Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules, or molecules that may damage your skin.

Essential oils from chamomile have been found to improve wound healing due to its antimicrobial properties.

Ancient Greeks and Egyptians used Chamomile to treat skin redness and dryness. Chamomile has also been used to help treat stomach issues.

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Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 14.

up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 5.

Propylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

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.

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Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 15.

up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 7.

CI 15985

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 15985 is a dye made from petroleum. It is synthetically created and approved by the FDA for use in foods and cosmetics.

The color of this dye is orange/yellow.

This ingredient can be found in makeup, sun care, and skincare.

Learn more about CI 15985

Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 17.

up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 15.

CI 16035

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 16035 is a synthetic dark-red dye. This dye is created from an acid called Allura red AC, an azo dye.

Azo dyes need to be purified thoroughly before use. This makes them more stable and longer lasting.

This dye is commonly used in foods, approved by both the FDA and EFSA.

Learn more about CI 16035

Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash contains this as ingredient number 18.

up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 16.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash 18 ingredients

up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash 16 ingredients

22% are loved or liked

6% have mixed ratings

44% are disliked or very disliked

28% have no rating yet

25% are loved or liked

6% have mixed ratings

38% are disliked or very disliked

31% have no rating yet

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Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash 18 ingredients

up&up Oil-Free Acne Wash 16 ingredients

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Reviews

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Neutrogena Oil-Free Salicylic Acid Acne Fighting Face Wash 18 ingredients

3.5 /5

from 2 ratings

davidalukkal_267

1 year ago · Normal Skin

Review

Didn't help with acne
Didn't help with whitehead and cystic acne, but it did improve skin complexion and helped with blackheads. But it also left...

Didn't help with acne
Didn't help with whitehead and cystic acne, but it did improve skin complexion and helped with blackheads. But it also left the skin very dry and tight.