Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash versus Neutrogena Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit .
Published on May 01, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both reef safe . They have a total of 11 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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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).
Makeup Remover
Makeup removers work to remove makeup from the skin.
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Ingredient Info
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash 26 ingredients
Neutrogena Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit 20 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
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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 😥
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Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
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 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash 26 ingredients
Neutrogena Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit 20 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash 26 ingredients
Neutrogena Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit 20 ingredients
Salicylic Acid 2% • Water • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Sodium Chloride • Peg-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate • Polysorbate 20 • Linoleamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate • Propylene Glycol • Peg-80 Sorbitan Laurate • Parfum • Disodium EDTA • Benzalkonium Chloride • C12-15 Alkyl Lactate • Polyquaternium-7 • Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate • Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate • Ascorbyl Palmitate • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Anthemis Nobilis Flower Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract • Citric Acid • Sodium Hydroxide • CI 16035 • Hc Violet No. 2
Water • Alcohol Denat. • Butylene Glycol • Salicylic Acid • Ppg-5-Ceteth-20 • C12-15 Alkyl Lactate • Parfum • Sodium Citrate • Dipropylene Glycol • Sodium Hydroxide • Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate • Peg/Ppg-20/6 Dimethicone • Cetyl Lactate • Benzalkonium Chloride • Boswellia Serrata Gum • Menthol • Disodium EDTA • Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate • Propylene Glycol • Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract
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Ingredients Explained
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Salicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidNeutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 1.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 4.
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 Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 2.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 9.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 19.
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 Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 11.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 7.
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 Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 12.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 17.
Benzalkonium Chloride is a preservative. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 13.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 14.
We don't have a description for C12-15 Alkyl Lactate.
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 14.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 6.
We don't have a description for Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate.
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 16.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 18.
We don't have a description for Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate.
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 17.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 11.
Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract is a fragrance.
Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 22.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 20.
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 HydroxideNeutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash contains this as ingredient number 24.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Facial Cleansing Wipes - Pink Grapefruit contains this as ingredient number 10.
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Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash 26 ingredients
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