Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Neutrogena Rapid Clear Foaming Scrub versus Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Face Wash Cream Cleanser .
Published on January 28, 2022
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain BHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Exfoliator
Exfoliators are used to exfoliate the skin, or remove dead skin cells from the skin. Exfoliators may be chemical or physical.
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 Rapid Clear Foaming Scrub 26 ingredients
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Face Wash Cream Cleanser 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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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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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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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 🎉
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 Rapid Clear Foaming Scrub 26 ingredients
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Face Wash Cream Cleanser 18 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Foaming Scrub 26 ingredients
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Face Wash Cream Cleanser 18 ingredients
Salicylic Acid 2% • Water • Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate • Glycerin • Cocamidopropyl Betaine • Microcrystalline Cellulose • Acrylates Copolymer • Parfum • Polysorbate 20 • Sodium Hydroxide • C12-15 Alkyl Lactate • Benzalkonium Chloride • Polyquaternium-7 • Disodium EDTA • Menthol • Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate • Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonate • Carrageenan • Agar • Ascorbyl Palmitate • CI 77492 • CI 15985 • CI 16035 • Mica • CI 73360 • Titanium Dioxide
Salicylic Acid 2% • Cetyl Alcohol • Ppg-15 Stearyl Ether • Glycolic Acid • Glycerin • Steareth-21 • Polysorbate 60 • C12-15 Alkyl Lactate • Cetyl Lactate • Potassium Cetyl Phosphate • Sodium Hydroxide • Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate • Xanthan Gum • Parfum • Disodium EDTA • Menthol • Benzalkonium Chloride • Panthenol
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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 Rapid Clear Foaming Scrub contains this as ingredient number 1.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Face Wash Cream Cleanser 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 Rapid Clear Foaming Scrub contains this as ingredient number 4.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Face Wash Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 5.
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 Rapid Clear Foaming Scrub contains this as ingredient number 8.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Face Wash Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 14.
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 Rapid Clear Foaming Scrub contains this as ingredient number 10.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Face Wash Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 11.
We don't have a description for C12-15 Alkyl Lactate.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Foaming Scrub contains this as ingredient number 11.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Face Wash Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 8.
Benzalkonium Chloride is a preservative. It can cause irritation and worsen eczema.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Foaming Scrub contains this as ingredient number 12.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Face Wash Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 17.
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 Rapid Clear Foaming Scrub contains this as ingredient number 14.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Face Wash Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 15.
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 Rapid Clear Foaming Scrub contains this as ingredient number 15.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Face Wash Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 16.
We don't have a description for Cocamidopropyl Pg-Dimonium Chloride Phosphate.
Neutrogena Rapid Clear Foaming Scrub contains this as ingredient number 16.
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Face Wash Cream Cleanser contains this as ingredient number 12.
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Neutrogena Rapid Clear Foaming Scrub 26 ingredients
Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Face Wash Cream Cleanser 18 ingredients
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